States / Hawaii / HB 1229

HB 1229 In Committee

RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
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Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 22, 2025
Last action
Jan 22, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
46 · Moderate