Relating to the Children's Advocate; prescribing an effective date.
Summary
Transfers the office of Children's Advocate from the Department of Human Services to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. Establishes the Children's Advocacy Advisory Board to nominate candidates for the Governor to select from when appointing the Children's Advocate. Expands the duties and authority of the Children's Advocate. Transfers oversight of the Critical Incident Review Teams from the Director of Human Services to the Children's Advocate. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Total actions
6
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1
Committee
2
Jun 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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