What is the current status of S 659?

S 659 is currently: Introduced.

S 659 was sponsored by Marsha Blackburn (R), Sen.

Child Welfare Interview Recording Bill

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to fund states that record interviews conducted by child protective services. Recording these interviews helps ensure better accountability and transparency in child welfare cases.

If you are a parent or guardian involved in a child welfare case, your interviews will be recorded for better protection and accountability.

Who this affects

Children in welfare cases · Families involved in welfare cases

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a grant program to help states record child welfare interviews.
2States must require that all interviews with children and adults be recorded.
3Grants will cover costs for recording and storing these interviews for five years.
4Eligible states must have laws ensuring secure storage and limited access to recordings.
5The program aims to improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly

Child Welfare Interview Recording Bill

IntroducedN/A

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

Senate

House

Pres

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Why This Matters

If you are a parent or guardian involved in a child welfare case, your interviews will be recorded for better protection and accountability.

Who this affects

Children in welfare cases · Families involved in welfare cases

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill creates a grant program to help states record child welfare interviews.
2States must require that all interviews with children and adults be recorded.
3Grants will cover costs for recording and storing these interviews for five years.
4Eligible states must have laws ensuring secure storage and limited access to recordings.
5The program aims to improve the handling of child abuse and neglect cases.

Last changed 2 months ago · checked hourly