HB 2430 Summary

• Establishes an independent oversight committee on residential care facilities serving migrant children, with staff support provided by the Department of Health Services.

• Committee membership consists of 4 legislative members (2 House, 2 Senate, one from each party), the board of fingerprinting chairperson, and 11 governor-appointed members representing legal services, child advocacy, counseling, social work, education, psychology, law enforcement, immigration agencies, pediatrics, foster care expertise, and consulate offices.

• Committee duties include recommending service improvements in medical care, counseling, education, legal representation and recreation; reviewing facility and employee records; and making recommendations to state leadership regarding laws and policies protecting children's rights.

• Committee shall issue reports by December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021 to the governor, legislature, and relevant state agencies; members may tour facilities with notice and access employee and service records without personally identifiable information unless required.

• Members receive no compensation but governor-appointed members are eligible for expense reimbursement; the entire committee and section automatically repeal June 30, 2022.