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HB2579Introduced in the House

Relating To Child Welfare Services.

IntroducedHouse Human Services & Homelessness

Introduced by Diamond Garcia, District 42

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.

Where it stands

Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6

February 2, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  2. Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6

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