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 SANTA FE – Legislation dubbed “Omaree’s Law” after a 9-year-old Albuquerque boy allegedly killed by his mother would require the Children, Youth and Families Department to take immediate custody of children who show certain signs of abuse.

MARTINEZ: Introduces “Omaree’s Law” in House

House Bill 333, sponsored by Speaker Ken Martinez, D-Grants, and others was introduced on Thursday, six weeks after Omaree Varela died, allegedly after his mother kicked him.

The Senate, meanwhile, voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to look into the state’s handling of child protective and foster care services.

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