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 department'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, specifically stating the requirement for this study.

The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the Department of Children and Families can carry out the study within its existing budgetary resources. There are no deletions from current law noted in this bill, and it has received a favorable report from the Committee on Children, with a vote of 12 in favor and 5 against.