AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN'S SAFETY.

SB 1273 requires the Commissioner of Children and Families to study whether policy or procedural changes within the department could improve child safety in state care. The study must be completed and reported to the relevant legislative committee by January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects the Department of Children and Families and its oversight by the General Assembly, but does not implement new safety measures or alter existing laws. The study will examine current practices to identify potential improvements, with no expected fiscal impact as it can be conducted within existing resources.