House Bill No. by Representative Miller aims to re-create the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and its associated statutory entities, extending their operational authority until July 1, 2031. The bill establishes that the DCFS will be re-created effective June 30, 2026, and outlines a phased termination process, where operations will begin to cease on July 1, 2030, unless further legislative action is taken to re-create the department before that date. This aligns with the provisions of the sunset law, which mandates periodic review and potential re-creation of state departments.

The bill also includes specific legal changes, such as the enactment of R.S. 49:191(3)(b), which explicitly states that the DCFS and its statutory entities will be included in the termination schedule, and the repeal of R.S. 49:191(1)(h), which likely contained outdated provisions regarding the department's operations. Overall, the legislation ensures the continued existence of the DCFS while setting clear timelines for its review and potential re-creation in the future.

Statutes affected:
HB223 Original: 49:191(1)