HB2699

In child protective services, further providing for services for prevention, investigation and treatment of child abuse and for reports to department and coroner; and making an editorial change.

Introduced·7/14/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2699 amends child protective services to enhance child fatality or near fatality review teams and reporting procedures.

Pennsylvania HB2699 amends Title 23 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance child protective services. The bill modifies the composition and duties of child fatality or near fatality review teams, requiring county agencies to convene these teams when a child dies or nearly dies as a result of suspected child abuse. The teams must include representatives from various sectors, such as health care, law enforcement, and child advocacy, to ensure a comprehensive review.

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History

Jul 14

House

Referred to Judiciary