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SB1016 • 2025
Directs the Department of Human Services to maintain an inventory of appropriate carriers for the transportation of a foster child's personal belongings.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 143, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, January 1, 2026.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed. Ayes, 50; Nays, 1--Cate; Excused, 3--Nguyen H, Owens, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Boshart Davis, Drazan, Harbick, Reschke, Yunker.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 14, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 13, 2025 Calendar.
Rules suspended. Carried over to May 12, 2025 Calendar.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Early Childhood and Human Services.
Third reading. Carried by Sollman. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 3--Linthicum, McLane, Robinson; Excused, 2--Reynolds, Woods.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Human Services.
<b>Digest: The Act directs DHS to have a supply of appropriate carriers to use when moving a foster child's things. The Act prohibits DHS from using trash bags to carry the personal items of a foster child. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.0).</b> [<i>Digest: The Act prohibits DHS from using trash bags to carry the personal items of a foster child. (Flesch Readability Score: 65.1).</i>] <b>Directs the Department of Human Services to maintain an inventory of appropriate carriers for the transportation of a foster child's personal belongings.</b> Prohibits the department [<i>of Human Services</i>] from using trash bags to transport the personal belongings of a foster child. Relating to: Relating to transportation of the personal belongings of foster children. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned