Senate Bill No. 1273, titled "An Act Concerning Children's Safety," mandates the Commissioner of Children and Families to conduct a study aimed at identifying potential policy and procedural changes that could enhance the safety of children under the agency's care. The findings from this study are required to be reported to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. The bill is effective upon passage and introduces a new section to current law, as indicated by the insertion of "Section 1 from passage New section."

The fiscal impact of the bill is assessed to be negligible, as it is expected that the Department of Children and Families can carry out the study and report within its existing budgetary resources, resulting in no additional state or municipal costs. The bill received a favorable report from the Committee on Children, with a vote of 12 in favor and 5 against.