Legislation - HB0768

Title: Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
Sponsored by: Delegates Simpson and Shetty
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering certain provisions relating to the responsibilities of the Department of Human Services as representative payee and fiduciary for certain children committed to the custody of the Department; requiring the Department to use certain benefits in a manner that is in the best interest of the child including using the benefits for services for certain special needs; and requiring The Secretary to establish and maintain a foster youth savings program to conserve additional resources to assist youth in transitioning to independence.

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Original:: Appropriations Click to view Recorded Media

Opposite:: Judicial Proceedings

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Details

Cross-filed with: SB0658

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026, July 1, 2027

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/04/2026 Legislative Date 2/04/2026 Action First Reading Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/17/2026 Legislative Date 2/17/2026 Action Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/16/2026 Legislative Date 3/16/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/17/2026 Legislative Date 3/02/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {413829/1 Adopted Proceedings 39 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/17/2026 Legislative Date 3/02/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 39 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/18/2026 Legislative Date 3/05/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (133-0) Proceedings 42 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/19/2026 Legislative Date 3/03/2026 Action Referred Judicial Proceedings Proceedings 42 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/25/2026 Legislative Date 3/25/2026 Action Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
House	2/04/2026	2/04/2026	First Reading Appropriations
			Text - First - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
House	2/17/2026	2/17/2026	Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations	Click to view Recorded Media
House	3/16/2026	3/16/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
House	3/17/2026	3/02/2026	Favorable with Amendments {413829/1 Adopted	39 Click to view Recorded Media
House	3/17/2026	3/02/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	39 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
House	3/18/2026	3/05/2026	Third Reading Passed (133-0)	42 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/19/2026	3/03/2026	Referred Judicial Proceedings	42 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/25/2026	3/25/2026	Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.

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