HB05270Introduced in the House
An Act Extending Financial Assistance For The Postsecondary Education Expenses Of Foster Youth.
Introduced by Committee on Children
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To require the Department of Children and Families to continue to provide financial aid for the postsecondary education expenses for foster youth until such youth reaches twenty-eight years of age.
Where it stands
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference) · March 3, 2026
13
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
17 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Martinez | 22 | Yes |
| Anne Dauphinais | 44 | No |
| Brian Lanoue | 45 | Yes |
| Patrick Boyd | 50 | Yes |
| William Pizzuto | 71 | No |
| Gale Mastrofrancesco | 80 | No |
| Kai Belton | 100 | Yes |
| Robin Comey | 102 | Yes |
| Mary Welander | 114 | Yes |
| Trenee McGee | 116 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Children
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Appropriations
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
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