This bill establishes a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee within the Department of Justice, which will conduct thorough, multidisciplinary reviews of deaths related to domestic violence. The committee aims to identify barriers to victim safety, assess responses from law enforcement and other agencies, and develop recommendations to enhance systemic and community responses to domestic violence. The composition of the committee will include various stakeholders, such as the attorney general, medical examiners, law enforcement representatives, and advocates for victims. The committee is also empowered to form subcommittees as necessary and is required to maintain confidentiality regarding the information and records it reviews.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a criminal penalty for individuals who intentionally disclose information or records from committee proceedings, classifying this act as a class A misdemeanor. The attorney general will appoint committee members and provide administrative support, while the committee must submit a public biennial report detailing trends in domestic violence deaths and recommendations for legislative or policy changes. The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but includes new legal language to create the committee. It is set to take effect upon passage, highlighting the urgent need to address domestic violence fatalities through a structured and collaborative approach. The fiscal implications of the bill are indeterminable, as no new revenue sources or appropriations are specified.