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SR 193

CHILDREN: Establishes the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Regina Barrow

Establishes the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes to review and coordinate across agencies, and recommend improvements to investigative practices.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 193

Summary — SR 193: Establishes the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes

At a glance

  • Bill number: SR 193 (resolution)
  • Title: CHILDREN: Establishes the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes.
  • Status: Enrolled; signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State on June 13, 2025.
  • Introduced: February 27, 2025.
  • Sponsors (listed in file): Laura Fine; RaShaun Kemp; Kenya Wicks; David Lucas; Nikki Merritt; Derek Mallow; Freddie Powell Sims; Emanuel Jones; Russ Goodman; Jason Esteves; (additional names/cosponsors noted).
  • Related: SCR 218 (companion).

Note: The legislative document(s) provided with your request contain multiple, unrelated resolution texts (commendations, awareness week declarations, appointment confirmations) and do not include the enacted text specific to creating the Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes. Because the actual SR 193 statutory language establishing the task force is not present in the provided materials, the summary below separates confirmed procedural facts from reasonable, clearly‑labeled inferences about the task force’s likely structure and duties.

Confirmed procedural facts (from legislative record)

  • SR 193 was introduced 02/27/2025 and recorded through multiple Senate actions (read & adopted, committee referrals, placed on calendar, enrolled).
  • The resolution was enrolled and transmitted to the Secretary of State on 06/13/2025, indicating final Senate action was completed.
  • A companion resolution (SCR 218) is identified, suggesting parallel or related action in the other chamber.

Intended purpose (from bill title)

The resolution’s stated purpose is to establish a Task Force on Child Abuse Investigation Processes. The central intent, based on the title, is to create a body that will review, evaluate, and recommend improvements to how child abuse allegations are investigated — likely focusing on interagency coordination, investigative protocols, training, case handling, and protections for children and families.

Likely key provisions and functions (inferred — actual text not provided)

Typical elements found in similar task‑force resolutions include:
- Membership: Representatives from child welfare agencies (e.g., Department/Division of Child and Family Services), law enforcement, prosecutors, the judiciary, medical and mental‑health professionals, child advocates, and legislative appointees.
- Scope of review: Examination of current investigation processes, timelines, mandatory reporting, evidence collection, forensic interview protocols, and cross‑agency communication.
- Deliverables: Interim and final reports with findings and legislative or administrative recommendations.
- Timeline: A defined term (e.g., 6–18 months) with specific report deadlines to the Governor and Legislature.
- Confidentiality and data access: Provisions allowing the task force to access case data subject to privacy protections and applicable laws.
- No new appropriations unless explicitly stated; task forces are frequently authorized without dedicated funding unless the text provides otherwise.

Because the resolution text is not in the provided materials, the exact membership, deadlines, reporting requirements, and any funding or staffing provisions cannot be confirmed.

Who would be affected

  • Agencies involved in child welfare investigations (state child welfare agency, law enforcement, prosecutors).
  • Children and families involved in abuse/neglect investigations (through potential changes to investigative practice).
  • Service providers, forensic interviewers, medical personnel, and courts that handle child‑abuse matters.
  • State policymakers, if the task force issues recommendations that lead to statutory or budgetary changes.

Procedural/timeline notes and next steps

  • SR 193 has completed Senate enrollment and was sent to the Secretary of State (06/13/2025). Check the Secretary of State’s records or the legislative bill tracker for the final, enrolled text.
  • For authoritative details (membership, duties, deadlines, and any funding), obtain the enacted/enrolled resolution text or the companion SCR 218. Contact the Senate clerk or the primary sponsors listed above for the official language.

If you would like, I can:
- Search for the enrolled resolution text or companion SCR 218 and summarize the exact provisions, or
- Draft a checklist of common task‑force provisions you can use to compare against the final text.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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