Bills

SB 3272: DHS; OWR; CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM; DIVERSION AND INTERVENTION; PILOT PROGRAM; REPORT; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-28

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-18: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.)

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First Chamber

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Second Chamber

Final Decking

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Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a 4-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved or at risk of involvement or reinvolvement with child welfare services.  Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program.  Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services.  Requires a report to the Legislature.  Appropriates moneys.

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services1MIN
Feb 13, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

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