District of Columbia · 2025-2026 Regular Session
As introduced, Bill 26-409 would require the Child and Family Services Agency to inform, at the initiation of an investigation, caretakers of any legal resources available to the caretaker, the availability of the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children as a resource for complaints, and their right to counsel during critical stages of neglect proceedings.
Act A26-0312 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006834 (2026-05-01)