Plain English Breakdown
The official text states this is an emergency act remaining in effect for no longer than 90 days, but the metadata lists a specific expiration date of September 24, 2025. The explanation relies on the statutory language regarding the 90-day limit found in Section 5.
Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program Protection Emergency Amendment Act of 2025
This law allows the Department of Human Services to extend Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program assistance beyond one year for participants who are making progress but still need help, provided funding is available.
What This Bill Does
- Allows extensions past 12 months if a participant requests it in writing and has made good faith efforts toward goals in their individualized plan.
- Requires officials to consider the total circumstances of participants when deciding on extension requests.
- Limits extension periods to increments no longer than six months with formal reviews every three months.
- Mandates that participants receive written notice 30 days before assistance ends if an extension is denied, including reasons for the denial.
- Gives participants the right to appeal a denial through a fair hearing while keeping their services active during the review.
Who It Names or Affects
- Participants in the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program who have not yet been approved for permanently affordable housing and cannot sustain stability independently.
- The Department of Human Services or its designee responsible for managing program assistance and reviews.
- Service providers who observe participant progress at consistent intervals.
Terms To Know
- Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program (FRSP)
- A government program that provides financial support to help families move into and stay in stable housing.
- Individualized plan
- A written set of goals created for a specific participant with the aim of progressing toward exiting FRSP supports.
- Fair hearing
- An official meeting where a participant can challenge a decision made by program administrators, including an administrative review.
Limits and Unknowns
- Extensions are only possible if funding is available within the Family Re-Housing Stabilization Program.
- This law applies as of July 10, 2025, and remains in effect for no longer than 90 days unless extended by further action.