Generally revise laws related to child abuse and neglect investigations by the department of public health and human services

Repealed Section 41-3-433, which previously established the legal framework for temporary investigative authority in child abuse cases.

Amended Section 3-5-901 to update the list of court expenses the state covers, ensuring the list reflects current judicial operations.

Updated Section 41-3-422 to remove 'temporary investigative authority' from the list of relief options a petition can request, aligning with the repeal of the underlying statute.

The bill's title was updated to explicitly state that it removes temporary investigative authority, clarifying the legislative intent regarding this specific power.

The list of reliefs available in child abuse and neglect petitions was expanded to include 'temporary investigative authority' as a distinct, requestable item.

The bill number was changed from HB 77 to HB 77.1, and the formatting of the act title and section headers was adjusted to align with standard legislative drafting conventions.

Removed draft-specific formatting, page headers, and version numbers (e.g., 'HB 77.1') to reflect the final enrolled bill.

Corrected the title and summary of the act to accurately reflect the removal of temporary investigative authority and the repeal of Section 41-3-433.

Standardized the layout of Section 3-5-901 regarding state assumption of district court expenses, removing line breaks and indentation errors from the draft.

Updated the description of relief available in abuse and neglect petitions to reference the repealed section (41-3-433) as a historical citation rather than an active authority.

The bill's identifier changed from LC 0729 to HB 77, and the sponsor was added as S. Howell, reflecting its progression in the legislative process.

A new introductory clause was added stating that the listed powers may be required for the 'best interests of the child,' providing a policy rationale for the use of these authorities.

The list of available legal authorities was expanded to include a new eighth option allowing for any combination of the listed powers or any other relief, increasing the flexibility of the agency's actions.