Bill
H 225
Overview: H 225 is a bill to amend the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The bill has been discharged to the committee on House Rules.Purpose and I
Overview: H 225 is a bill to amend the structure of the Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The bill has been discharged to the committee on House Rules.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to modify the composition and responsibilities of the state's Commission of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The legislation aims to better support grandparents who have taken on the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the commission to include more representatives from grandparent advocacy groups and social service organizations
- Requires the commission to conduct a statewide needs assessment for grandparents raising grandchildren
- Directs the commission to develop and recommend new policies and programs to assist grandparent caregivers
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact grandparents who are the primary caregivers for their grandchildren, as well as the state agencies and service providers that support this population.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been discharged to the committee on House Rules, indicating it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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