HB 2984-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Requires the department of social and health services to conduct a child fatality review in the event of an unexpected death of a minor in the state who is in the care of or receiving services described in chapter 74.13 RCW from the department or who has been in the care of or received services described in chapter 74.13 RCW from the department within one year preceding the minor's death.

Provides that, upon conclusion of a child fatality review required pursuant to this act, the department shall issue a report on the results of the review to the appropriate committees of the legislature and shall make copies of the report available to the public upon request.