SB2571Introduced in the Senate
Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Act; enact.
Introduced by Lane Taylor, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Direct The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services (department), For Any Child In The Care And Custody Of The Department, To Determine Within 60 Days After Entry Into Care Whether The Child Is Receiving Or Is Eligible For Certain Earned Federal Benefits; To Direct The Department To Apply For Such Benefits On Behalf Of The Child If A Determination Is Made That The Child Is Or May Be Eligible; To Direct The Department To Apply To Become The Child's Representative Payee If No Other Suitable Candidate Is Available; To Provide The Department's Obligations If Appointed To Serve As The Representative Payee; To Provide That The Department Shall Develop And Implement A Success Sequence Savings And Disbursement Plan For Each Child With Conserved Earned Benefits; To Enable A Child To Access A Portion Of Conserved Benefits Upon Completion Of Specific Milestones That Promote Independence And Financial Readiness; To Provide For The Release Of Any Remaining Conserved Benefits Upon Termination Of The Department's Custody Or Legal Responsibility For The Child; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · February 9, 2026
51
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Medicaid
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Youth and Family Affairs;Judiciary A
Died In Committee
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