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H7051Introduced in the House

Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Julie Casimiro, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES - Requires DCYF to establish segregated savings account for foster care child receiving SS, SSI, veterans benefits or railroad retirement benefits to manage the accounts and keep child eligible for future benefits.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/14/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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