This bill aims to revise the discovery procedures in child abuse and neglect proceedings by mandating that the Department of Public Health and Human Services must disclose information upon request to parents who are parties to the proceedings. This change is intended to enhance transparency and ensure that parents have access to relevant information that may affect their case.

Additionally, the bill establishes an immediate effective date and specifies an applicability date, ensuring that the new procedures are implemented without delay. The revisions are designed to support parents' rights during legal proceedings related to child welfare, thereby promoting a fairer process in these sensitive cases.