Bills

SB 974: RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-01-29: The committee on HHS deferred the measure.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services.  Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.

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