Kentucky SB17 establishes a child fatality and near fatality review panel to investigate child deaths and near deaths due to abuse or neglect.

Kentucky SB17 creates an external child fatality and near fatality review panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of child fatalities and near fatalities suspected to be due to abuse or neglect. The panel, composed of various professionals and experts, will analyze case information, make recommendations to prevent future incidents, and publish an annual report. The bill also details the composition, duties, and procedures of the panel, including confidentiality and immunity provisions for its members.

Kentucky SB17 establishes a child fatality and near fatality review panel to investigate child deaths and near deaths due to abuse or neglect.

Kentucky SB17 creates an external child fatality and near fatality review panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of child fatalities and near fatalities suspected to be due to abuse or neglect. The panel, composed of various professionals and experts, will analyze case information, make recommendations to prevent future incidents, and publish an annual report. The bill also details the composition, duties, and procedures of the panel, including confidentiality and immunity provisions for its members.