HB 25-1200: Modifications to Office of Child Protection Ombudsman

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

The act reorganizes and updates statutes pertaining to the duties of the office of the child protection ombudsman (office) and the child protection ombudsman (ombudsman). The act: Clarifies when the ombudsman may receive and conduct an independent and impartial investigation of complaints concerning child protection services; Clarifies the types of information, documents, or records that the ombudsman does and does not have access to; Reorganizes statutes that pertain to when an ombudsman investigates a complaint; Reorganizes statutes that pertain to the ombudsman's duties; Reorganizes and creates a new provision that pertains to the office's access to information necessary to conduct an independent review of a complaint; Reorganizes and creates a new provision focused on the office's and ombudsman's duty to confidentiality; and Provides the office access to residential child care facilities and facilities established and operated by the department of human services (facilities). The office may only access facilities in coordination with the facility directors in response to a request from a child or youth residing in the facility; in response to a request from a child's or youth's family member, caregiver, or other concerned individual; or to distribute materials created by the office informing children or youth on how to access the office, the office's services, and how to file a complaint with the office.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. May 28, 2025Governor Signed
2. May 2, 2025Sent to the Governor
3. May 1, 2025Signed by the Speaker of the House
4. May 1, 2025Signed by the President of the Senate
5. April 15, 2025House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
6. April 14, 2025Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
7. April 11, 2025Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - No Amendments
8. April 9, 2025Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Amended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
9. March 10, 2025Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Health & Human Services
10. March 5, 2025House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
11. March 4, 2025House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
12. February 28, 2025House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments

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