HB628Introduced in the House of Delegates
Human Services - Foster Care Transition Grant Program - Establishment
Introduced by Gabriel Acevero, District 39
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Foster Care Transition Grant Program in the Department of Human Services to provide for the economic security of individuals aging out of the out-of-home placement program; providing that, beginning in fiscal year 2028, an individual can become eligible for a foster care transition grant of $1,000 for 1 year under certain circumstances; providing that payments made under the Program may not be considered income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for certain benefits; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 18, 2026
128
Yes
5
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {493921/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (128-5)
Referred Finance Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance)
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