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RI S2976

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica de la Cruz

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies cited in child fatality review panel reports must submit written responses within 180 days to the child advocate, speaker of the house, senate president, and governor

  • Written responses must specify which recommendations the agency can implement with existing authority and resources, which it will not implement and why, and include an implementation plan for necessary program and practice changes

  • Agencies must complete follow-up reports within 6 months of implementing any measures in response to panel recommendations

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

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.

State Affairs And Government

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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