The bill proposes the establishment of the 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 various aspects, including developing policies for investigations, ensuring compliance with due process, and providing training for investigative employees. It will consist of 13 members, including representatives from the governor's office, the lieutenant governor's office, and various legal and child protective services backgrounds.

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 and submit an annual report detailing investigation statistics and challenges faced. 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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