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S2976Introduced in the Senate

Requires state agency cited in reports of the child fatality review panel to provide child advocate, speaker, senate president and governor with written response within 180 days addressing implementation of report recommendations.

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Jessica de la Cruz, District 23

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STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- CHILD ADVOCATE OFFICE - Requires state agency cited in reports of the child fatality review panel to provide child advocate, speaker, senate president and governor with written response within 180 days addressing implementation of report recommendations.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

April 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study · April 30, 2026

9

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0

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1

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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