Bill
H 2466
Overview: H 2466, "An Act supporting survivors through financial assistance", was introduced on February 27, 2025 and has been reported favorably by committee, with referral to the
Overview: H 2466, "An Act supporting survivors through financial assistance", was introduced on February 27, 2025 and has been reported favorably by committee, with referral to the House Ways and Means committee.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to provide financial assistance to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking to help them achieve safety, stability, and independence.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute funds to eligible survivors
- Allows grants to be used for housing, transportation, childcare, job training, and other expenses related to the survivor's recovery
- Appropriates $10 million in state funding for the grant program
- Requires grantees to provide trauma-informed services and connect survivors to community resources
Affected Parties and Impacts: The primary beneficiaries would be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, who would receive financial assistance to help them rebuild their lives. The bill is expected to improve outcomes for these survivors and their families.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been reported favorably by the committee and referred to the House Ways and Means committee for further consideration. Passage by the full legislature would be the next step before the bill could be signed into law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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