SB 944

Modifies independent living requirements for older foster children.

Status Chapter Number Assigned
Fiscal impact Has minimal fiscal impact
Revenue impact No revenue impact

Bill Text

Modifies independent living requirements for older foster children, including removing rent obligations for those living alone.

Original Bill Text

Overview#

Digest: The Act removes a requirement that an older foster child must pay rent if living alone. The Act allows DHS to exempt certain older foster children from having to have a criminal background check. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1). Modifies independent living requirements for older foster children. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to exempt an individual placed in a household by the department before the individual turned 18 from applicable background check requirements after the individual attains 18 years of age.

Legislative History

Date Chamber Action
2025-01-28 S Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
2025-01-28 S Referred to Human Services.
2025-02-20 S Public Hearing held.
2025-03-20 S Work Session held.
2025-03-27 S Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-03-27 S Second reading.
2025-03-31 S Carried over to 04-01 by unanimous consent.
2025-04-01 S Third reading. Carried by Linthicum. Passed.
2025-04-01 H First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2025-04-07 H Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
2025-04-24 H Public Hearing held.
2025-05-20 H Work Session held.
2025-05-22 H Recommendation: Do pass.
2025-05-27 H Second reading.
2025-05-28 H Rules suspended. Carried over to May 29, 2025 Calendar.
2025-05-29 H Rules suspended. Carried over to June 2, 2025 Calendar.
2025-06-02 H Rules suspended. Carried over to June 3, 2025 Calendar.
2025-06-03 H Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed.
2025-06-04 S President signed.
2025-06-04 H Speaker signed.
2025-06-11 S Governor signed.
2025-06-20 S Chapter 317, 2025 Laws.
2025-06-20 S Effective date, January 1, 2026.

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