GRACIE Act of 2026 Generate Recordings of All Child protective...
To support State efforts to record all child welfare interviews.
The GRACIE Act, introduced as HB8245, aims to mandate the recording of all interviews related to child welfare to ensure transparency and accountability in the child protective process. This bill is designed to help states in their efforts to document these critical interactions accurately.
The bill would affect child welfare agencies, social workers, and families involved in child protective services. By requiring the recording of interviews, it seeks to enhance the integrity of the proceedings and provide a reliable record that can be used in future legal or administrative proceedings.
HB8245 was introduced on April 9, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, and no further actions have been recorded. The bipartisan support, with sponsors from both Republican and Democrat parties, indicates a broad agreement on the importance of this measure.
