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H4656Introduced in the House

To preserve family and sibling bonds for children in foster care

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

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Official description

To preserve family and sibling bonds for children in foster care

Where it stands

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

October 29, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities

  2. New draft of H268, H269 and H270

  3. Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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