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.
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. |