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SB1740 • 2026

Creates a mobile device pilot project implemented by the Department of Social Services

Creates a mobile device pilot project implemented by the Department of Social Services

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Washington, Barbara; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 S455

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1740 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to implement a pilot project for the purchase of prepaid mobile devices to be distributed to domestic violence shelters through grants. The shelter shall distribute those devices to those victims of domestic violence in greatest need of a device. The Department shall ensure that the devices are distributed equally across the state and in both rural and urban shelters. This act creates the "Domestic Violence Shelter Cell Phone Fund", which may include grants, donations, gifts, and bequests, for the implementation of this pilot project.

This pilot project shall expire on August 28, 2032, unless reauthorized.
SARAH HASKINS