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OK HB3202

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gus Blackwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Re-creates the Child Death Review Board within the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth until July 1, 2020 (previously set to expire July 1, 2014)

  • Authorizes the Board to conduct case reviews of child deaths and near deaths, develop statistical information on abuse and neglect-related deaths, and improve protective services for surviving siblings

  • Requires the Board to establish criteria for in-depth reviews, maintain confidential case information, request records from relevant agencies, and refer cases to the Department of Human Services or district attorneys when appropriate

  • Mandates the Board submit annual statistical reports to the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth by May 1 and prepare public reports by December 31 detailing activities, findings, and recommendations for improving the child protection system

  • Specifies that individual case discussions occur in executive session under confidentiality protections, while organization and business meetings are subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act

Legislative Description

Sunset; Child Death Review Board; re-creating Board; modifying termination date.

Government

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/16/2014

4/16/2014

Committee Referrals

General Government3/12/2014
Administrative Rules, Government Oversight and Repealer2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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