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H7591Introduced in the House

Requires all out-of-state foster care placement facilities be registered with Medicaid as a Medicaid provider.

IntroducedHouse Finance

Introduced by Marie Hopkins, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- LICENSING AND MONITORING OF CHILD PLACING AGENCIES, CHILD CARING AGENCIES, FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE HOMES, AND CHILDREN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS - Requires all out-of-state foster care placement facilities be registered with Medicaid as a Medicaid provider.

Where it stands

Introduced, referred to House Finance

February 6, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Finance

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