The bill proposes the establishment of a Child and Adult Protective Investigations Advisory Committee within the Department of Family and Protective Services. This committee aims to enhance the accuracy and standardization of investigative processes related to child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The committee will advise the department on developing policies and procedures to improve investigation practices, ensure compliance with due process, and engage effectively with legal advocates and the judicial system. It will consist of 13 members, including representatives from the governor's office, the lieutenant governor's office, the speaker of the house, and various stakeholders involved in child protective services.

Additionally, the bill outlines the committee's responsibilities, which include making recommendations for conducting investigations, identifying challenges in standardizing practices, and supervising external organizations involved in investigations. The committee is required to meet quarterly, provide public testimony, and submit an annual report detailing various metrics related to investigations and recommendations for improvement. The advisory committee is set to be abolished on September 1, 2029, and the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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