S07778Introduced in the Senate
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for foster children; makes related provisions.
Introduced by Jabari Brisport, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires commissioners of local social services districts to screen, apply for, and use and conserve retirement, survivors and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans' or any other federal social security benefits on behalf of children placed in foster care; provides for responsibilities of local commissioners of social services appointed to serve as the representative payee for a child; provides for technical assistance and financial literacy for foster children; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Children And Families Committee Vote · May 29, 2025
6
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | 19 | Yes |
| Zellnor Myrie | 20 | Absent |
| Jabari Brisport | 25 | Yes |
| William Weber | 38 | Yes |
| Robert Rolison | 39 | Yes |
| Samra Brouk | 55 | Yes |
| Kristen Gonzalez | 59 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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