What does Preamble of GRACIE Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to support State efforts to record all child welfare interviews.

What does SHORT TITLE. of GRACIE Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the ``Generate Recordings of All Child protective Interviews Everywhere Act'' or the ``GRACIE Act of 2026''.

What does CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE INTERVIEW RECORDING GRANTS. of GRACIE Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a grant program administered by the Associate Commissioner to assist States in recording and retaining child welfare interviews. States seeking grants must submit applications detailing their current requirements, challenges, and planned use of funds. Grant funds must be used for costs directly associated with recording and retaining interviews for at least 5 years, including initial interviews during family assessments. States receiving grants must have policies requiring interviews to be recorded electronically and retained securely. Recordings may only be released to appropriate government agencies or to caregivers/guardians in judicial proceedings unless a court orders otherwise. States must impose penalties for unauthorized release of recordings and implement access controls for storage and distribution. States receiving grants must maintain records for audits and the Associate Commissioner has access to relevant records. The term 'child welfare interview' is defined as a documented interview with relevant parties regarding concerns of child abuse, neglect, or other crimes against a child. The Act provides funding of up to $30,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to carry out this section.

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GRACIE Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/9/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2026

Author: Ann Wagner (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

The GRACIE Act establishes a grant program providing up to $30 million annually to states for recording and retaining child welfare interviews related to child abuse and neglect.
States receiving grants must implement policies requiring electronic recording and secure retention of interviews for at least five years, with restricted release to authorized parties.
Grant recipients are required to impose penalties for unauthorized release of recordings and maintain records for audits.

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