An Act relative to bias-free child removals

This bill requires Massachusetts' Department of Children and Families to create Bias-Free Case Review Teams for emergency child removal decisions. The teams must remove specific demographic details (like race, ethnicity, income, location, and disability status) from case files before reviewing them, except when cultural or religious considerations are directly relevant to the allegations. The goal is to prevent bias in decisions about removing children from families by focusing only on safety factors and family strengths. The department must also submit an annual report analyzing how the policy affects removal rates for Black, Indigenous, and children of color. This directly affects families involved in emergency child welfare cases and the review process used by child protective services.