Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa's Law)
This bill requires the District of Columbia's Child and Family Services Agency to provide new or slightly used luggage to children entering foster care, moving placements, starting higher education or military service, or exiting the system. The agency must maintain an inventory of donated items, inspect them for quality, and ensure that all provided luggage remains the personal property of the child and cannot be reclaimed by the agency or foster families. When distributing luggage, the agency must consider factors such as the child's age, mobility, and the size of their belongings, while also documenting instances where disposable bags were used instead. The legislation also authorizes the agency to accept donations and grants to fund these efforts and mandates the creation of rules to manage the storage and distribution process.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Nov 2024
Council Passage
Dec 2024
Governor
Introduced Sep 16, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
Floor votes · Council Dec 17, 2024
How they voted
13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Dec 17, 2024
D
Democratic11
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Dec 17, 2024
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Nov 18, 2024
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of B25-0952 by the Facilities and Family Services Committee
legislature
Oct 1, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on Facilities and Family Services
legislature
Sep 16, 2024
Introduced
B25-0952 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Janeese Lewis George
DDemocratic
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