Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve federal benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care
Summary
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of certain children; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for certain children; makes related provisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2025
Last action May 29, 2026
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The bill was amended to narrow its scope from applying to all children in foster care to applying only to 'certain children,' though the specific criteria for this new limitation are not detailed in the provided text. Additionally, the effective date of the law was changed from 'immediately' to a delayed date of 180 days after enactment, allowing time for necessary rules and regulations to be written and implemented.
Scope change
The bill's applicability was narrowed from all children in foster care to 'certain children,' and the implementation timeline was extended by 180 days.
SCOPE
The bill's title and text were changed to apply to 'certain children' instead of all children placed in foster care, though the specific definition of 'certain children' is not included in the provided excerpt.
TIMELINE
The law's effective date was changed from 'immediately' to 'one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become a law,' providing a 180-day window for agencies to prepare.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for financial literacy training was updated to specify that it applies to children age fourteen or older who are 'eligible for or in receipt of such benefits,' adding an eligibility condition to the training mandate.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
3
Amendments
2
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8036A
lower
May 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 27, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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