Senate panel advances child‑abuse reporting working group bill, asks DCF to provide support

Mar 13, 2026

The Senate Health & Welfare Committee voted to advance S239 (draft 2.1), which creates a nine‑member working group on mandatory child‑abuse reporting, requires a January report, and directs the Department for Children and Families to provide administrative, technical and legal assistance consistent with CAPTA.

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Michelle Child of the Office of Legislative Council walked the committee through committee amendment draft 2.1 for S239, which establishes a working group focused on mandatory child‑abuse reporting and related practices.

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