Legislation - HB0768

Title: Department of Human Services - Benefits for Children in Custody - Alterations
Sponsored by: Delegates Simpson and Shetty
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/10 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 for the child's current unmet needs; etc.

Committees

Original:: Appropriations

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0658

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

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
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.

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