Bill
SB 6110
Overview: SB 6110, Modernizing the child fatality statute, was introduced on January 10, 2024 and has been returned to the Senate Rules Committee for third reading.Purpose and Inte
Overview: SB 6110, Modernizing the child fatality statute, was introduced on January 10, 2024 and has been returned to the Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to update the state's child fatality review process to better identify and address the underlying causes of child deaths. The goal is to improve data collection, analysis, and the implementation of prevention strategies to protect vulnerable children.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "child fatality" to include all deaths of children under the age of 18, not just those in the child welfare system
- Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to convene multidisciplinary teams to review each child fatality
- Mandates the development of a statewide child fatality review dashboard to improve data transparency and public access
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, as well as other state and local agencies involved in child welfare and public health. By modernizing the child fatality review process, the legislation could lead to the identification of systemic issues and the implementation of more effective prevention strategies to reduce child deaths.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: SB 6110 has been returned to the Senate Rules Committee for third reading. If it passes the Senate, the bill will then move to the House for consideration.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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