The bill, Substitute House Bill No. 5159, titled "AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE RESPONSIVENESS OF STATE AGENCIES AND THE JUDICIAL BRANCH TO ISSUES CONCERNING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE," aims to create a task force to examine the policies and practices of state agencies and the Judicial Branch in relation to child sexual abuse. The task force's goal is to identify ways to detect, mitigate, prevent, and effectively respond to such abuse. The bill specifies that the task force will include various appointed members with expertise in child welfare, psychology, social work, pediatric medicine, and representatives from relevant state agencies and organizations focused on preventing sexual violence and advocating for children.

The task force is required to submit a report by January 1, 2025, with its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committees of the General Assembly that oversee matters related to children and the judiciary. The recommendations may include legislative proposals and suggested changes to policies or procedures that could improve the state's handling of child sexual abuse cases. The task force will dissolve after submitting its report or on January 1, 2025, whichever is later. The bill includes insertions such as "File No. 22" to indicate the file number of the bill and specifies the designees for certain commissioners. It also makes minor technical and accuracy-related changes to the language of the bill. The fiscal impact statement indicates that there is no expected cost to the state or municipalities as a result of this bill.