The Child Fatality Review Committee Amendment Act of 2026 aims to amend the existing Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001 by revising the committee's composition. Specifically, the bill proposes to include the relevant committee within the Council that oversees the Child and Family Services Agency. This change is intended to enhance the committee's effectiveness in addressing child fatalities by ensuring that it includes members with appropriate oversight responsibilities.

In the bill, Section 4604(a-1) of the original act is amended by deleting the phrase "human services" and inserting "child and family services" in its place. This adjustment reflects a more focused approach to the committee's oversight and responsibilities regarding child welfare. The bill will take effect following approval by the Mayor, a 30-day congressional review period, and publication in the District of Columbia Register.