HB1758Introduced in the House
Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Act; enact.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Establish The Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection For Success Act; To Provide That When A Child Enters Into The Care And Custody Of The Department Of Child Protection Services (cps), The Department Shall Determine If A Child Is Eligible Or Receiving Earned Federal Benefits; To Provide That A Representative Payee May Be Appropriate In Certain Circumstances; To Require Cps To Conduct An Annual Review Regarding Eligibility Of Such Benefits For A Child; To Provide That Cps Shall Develop And Implement A Success Sequence Savings And Disbursement Plan For Each Child With Conserved Earned Benefits; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 4, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Youth and Family Affairs
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Medicaid
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Immediate Release
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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