HB377 Alabama 2016 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Ombudsman for Child Welfare, independent office established in Early Childhood Education Department, duties, investigations, discrimination against complaintants prohibited, criminal penalties
Description
This bill would establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare. The bill would provide for the duties and powers of the ombudsman. The bill would prohibit discrimination or retaliation against persons filing complaints with the ombudsman
To establish the Office of the Ombudsman for Child Welfare; to provide for the Statewide Advisory Committee to the Ombudsman; to provide for the appointment of the ombudsman and the powers and duties of the ombudsman; and to prohibit discrimination or retaliation for complaints.
Subjects
Human Resources Department
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 16, 2016 | Room 418 at 09:00 | House PS&HS Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB377 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |