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Sponsor seeks statutory confidentiality protections for Child and Family Ombudsman office

2665196 · March 17, 2025
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Sen. Dennis Lenz said Senate Bill 251 would codify confidentiality practices for the Child and Family Ombudsman as the office’s role is contemplated for expansion; the ombudsman testified the change would formalize existing procedures and staff indicated the standalone bill does not include an appropriation.

Senator Dennis Lenz opened the hearing on Senate Bill 251 on March 17, saying the bill addresses confidentiality provisions for the Child and Family Ombudsman as the sponsor pursues broader plans to expand the office in a companion bill.

Kacey Gabriena (recorded in the hearing transcript as the child and family…

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