Clarifies the timeline and details needed for child protective services to declare whether a report is "indicated" or "unfounded"
Summary
Clarifies the timeline and details needed for child protective services to declare whether a report is "indicated" or "unfounded" including examining past family history.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
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