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HB 1189 IN

Child fatality information.

IN · session 2023 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 10, 2023

Latest action (Jan 12, 2023) Representative Jackson added as coauthor

Summary

Provides that the department of child services (department) shall disclose to the public certain information regarding child fatalities or near fatalities. Provides that, upon request, the department shall provide additional information regarding cases of child fatalities or near fatalities after consulting with the county attorney about the potential for specific, material harm to a criminal investigation or prosecution. Allows a person to bring a cause of action to seek judicial review of the department's decision not to disclose additional information. Makes technical and conforming changes.

Sponsor (1)
3 coauthors / cosponsors

Action history (4)
  1. Jan 10, 2023 Authored by Representative Lauer · lower
  2. Jan 10, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs · lower
  3. Jan 12, 2023 Representatives Olthoff and Schaibley added as coauthors · lower
  4. Jan 12, 2023 Representative Jackson added as coauthor · lower
Subjects
CHILDREN AND MINORS, Department of Child ServicesPROSECUTING ATTORNEYS

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · Jan 10, 2023 · PDF

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