House Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care 02/04/2026

Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care · February 5, 2026

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Chair opens committee; announces HB 2589 hearing

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Chair (unnamed in transcript) called the committee back and announced a bill hearing for House Bill 2,589 (HB 2589), which would prohibit the secretary for children and families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect and allow law enforcement to accept anonymous reports.

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The Committee on Child Welfare and Foster Care held a bill hearing on HB 2589 proposing to prohibit the Department for Children and Families from accepting anonymous reports of child abuse or neglect; proponents, DCF staff and the Office of Child Advocate testified and committee discussed technical exceptions for law enforcement. The committee also considered HB 2557 (interstate compact) and moved it favorably for passage by voice vote.

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