SB 818: Children in foster care; federal benefits, written notice by certified mail, notice of eligibility.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Local department of social services; children in foster care; federal benefits; notice of eligibility. Provides that, if the local department of social services serves as representative payee for a child receiving certain federal benefits, specified in the bill, the local department of social services shall provide written notice, in person or by certified mail, that it is acting as the child's representative payee within 30 days after receiving the first benefit payment on behalf of the child to (i) the child, if the child is 12 years of age or older; (ii) the child's parent, prior guardian, or prior custodian, or, if there is no legal parent or prior guardian or custodian, the child's next of kin; (iii) the guardian ad litem, if applicable; and (iv) the counsel appointed for the child, if applicable.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 21, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0354)
2. March 21, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 354 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 19, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB818)
7. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB818ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 13, 2025House Amendment agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
11. February 11, 2025Passed House with amendment (94-Y 0-N)
12. February 11, 2025Engrossed by House as amended

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