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HB1674Introduced in the House

Relating To Family Caregiver Support.

IntroducedHouse Human Services & Homelessness

Introduced by Matthias Kusch, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1

January 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Prefiled.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 1

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