Senate adopts substitute to expand investigatory warrant tool in child‑welfare bill First substitute to SB124 redefines 'credible threat' and clarifies that judiciary investigative custody warrants are limited to visual verification rather than automatic child removal; sponsor framed the change as a targeted tool informed by recent audits and tragic child-welfare cases.

Senator Escamilla's new bill could redefine child welfare investigations by clarifying the use of warrants, ensuring child safety without automatic removals.

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