Legislation - SB0658

Title: Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
Sponsored by: Senators West, James, and Muse
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

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; and requiring the Department to use the benefits in a manner that is in the best interests of the child for the child's current unmet needs for costs not paid by the Department as part of the child's care or by the child's health insurance.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0768

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.

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