The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5271 mandates that the Office of the Child Advocate hire one or more full-time employees to enhance oversight of children under the care of the Department of Children and Families. This requirement is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and is aimed at improving the support and monitoring of vulnerable children in the state's care system.

The bill introduces new legal language specifying the hiring requirement, while there are no deletions from existing law noted in the text. The purpose of this legislation is to strengthen the resources available to the Office of the Child Advocate, thereby ensuring better advocacy and protection for children in state custody.