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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2959

HB 2959: Child fatality reviews

Concerning child fatality reviews in child welfare cases.

Summary

  • Requires the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) to consult with the Office of the Family and Children's Ombudsman in determining whether a child fatality review (CFR) is required in a case where it can not be determined whether the child's death was the result of suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Specifies that CFRs are required in cases where the death resulted from suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Requires that CFR teams are comprised of persons with no previous involvement in the case and who have professional expertise relevant to the dynamics of the case to be reviewed.
  • Expressly permits the redaction of confidential information from CFR reports that are subject to public disclosure.
  • Clarifies the DSHS's right to access case information from a supervising agency in the case of a death of a child being provided child welfare services under contract with the DSHS.
  • Limits the scope of examination in civil and administrative proceedings of a DSHS employee who convenes a CFR.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2959), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2010
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2010
  3. Passed Housestopped here
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ruth Kagi (D-32)
Introduced
January 19, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
SB 6612
Versions
HB 2959, SHB 2959

AN ACT Relating to child fatality review in child welfare cases;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney D-46

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 2959)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 2959)
  4. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  5. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2959)
  6. ELCS - Executive action taken by committee.
  7. ELCS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  8. First reading, referred to Early Learning & Children's Services.

HB 2959 in other sessions

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