SB 471·LA·senate
CHILDREN: Establishes the Child Welfare Death Review Panel. (1/1/27) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)
In CommitteeFiled Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Valarie Hodges (R)
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Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
Apr 1, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes the Louisiana Child Welfare Death Review Panel, a 16‑member body that will examine all child fatalities and unexpected deaths occurring while children are in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services. It will collect and analyze data to identify patterns and systemic problems and recommend improvements, while keeping all records confidential.
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