Transfers the office of Children's Advocate from the Department of Human Services to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Senator Gelser Blouin,, Manning Jr, Senator Broadman,, Thatcher,, Weber
Last action: 2025-06-27
Official status: In Senate Committee
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

2025-06-27 Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
2025-04-09 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-04-03 Senate
Work Session held.
2025-03-20 Senate
Public Hearing held.
2025-03-03 Senate
Referred to Human Services.
2025-02-27 Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act moves the office of Children's Advocate from DHS to the LTCO, changes how the CA is appointed and moves oversight of the CIRTs from DHS to the CA. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4).
Transfers the office of Children's Advocate from the Department of Human Services to the office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman. Establishes the Children's Advocacy Advisory Board to nominate candidates for the Governor to select from when appointing the Children's Advocate. Expands the duties and authority of the Children's Advocate. Transfers oversight of the Critical Incident Review Teams from the Director of Human Services to the Children's Advocate.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .
Relating to: Relating to the Children's Advocate; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In Senate Committee