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S 6431

Establishes the child and family well-being program and fund

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jabari Brisport and 2 co-sponsors

Creates a new child and family well-being program and fund to coordinate resources and improve safety, stability, and well-being for children and families.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · S 6431

Summary of Bill S 6431 — Establishes the child and family well-being program and fund

Overview

Bill S 6431 proposes to create a new program and a dedicated fund focused on child and family well-being. The bill was introduced on March 13, 2025 and has been referred to the Senate Committee on Children and Families. A companion measure exists in the Assembly as A 63.

  • Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport
  • Cosponsors: Robert Jackson, Leroy Comrie
  • Related: Assembly companion A 63 (listed as the companion in related bills)

What the bill would do (purpose and scope)

  • Establishes a “child and family well-being program and fund.” The title indicates an intent to organize state resources around improving outcomes for children and families.
  • The specific programs, services, and funding mechanisms would be defined in the bill’s text. At this stage, the high-level aim is to create a formal program and financial resource dedicated to advancing child and family well-being.

Note: The actual statutory language, including eligibility criteria, permissible activities, governance structure, and funding sources, is not provided in the available information. As a result, the summary below focuses on the bill’s stated purpose and the procedural status.

Key provisions and potential impacts (as disclosed)

Because the text of S 6431 is not provided here, details such as:
- who would administer the program (state agency vs. new dedicated office),
- funding level and source (general fund, dedicated revenue, or other),
- eligible beneficiaries (families, children in care, at-risk populations, etc.),
- allowable uses (prevention services, family supports, child welfare improvements, data systems, evaluation, etc.),
- reporting and oversight requirements

are not enumerated. The bill would, upon enactment, create a formal framework and funding stream to support coordinated services aimed at enhancing safety, stability, and well-being for children and families.

Who would be affected

  • Children and families in need of services or supports intended to improve well-being.
  • Service providers and agencies delivering family and child services.
  • State and local governments responsible for program administration and oversight.
  • Stakeholders in the child welfare and family support sectors who would engage with the new program and fund.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 13, 2025
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Committee on Children and Families
  • Legislative actions recorded on March 13, 2025, with the same referral noted twice
  • A companion bill exists in the Assembly (A 63), indicating cross-chamber interest and potential later alignment or negotiation.

Relationship to companion bill

  • Assembly companion: A 63 (listed as the companion in related bills). This suggests parallel consideration in the Assembly and potential eventual reconciliation or combined passage if both chambers approve different versions.

Next steps and how to track

  • Monitor the Senate Committee on Children and Families for:

    • Hearings, amendments, and reports related to S 6431
    • Any further actions such as passage in the Senate or amendments aligning with the Assembly companion

  • Track the Assembly’s A 63 for parallel movement and compare provisions for consistency.

  • For stakeholders, consider engaging sponsors or committee members to advocate for language on funding levels, governance, accountability, and measurable outcomes.

Note: This summary reflects the information available for S 6431. Access to the bill’s full text would enable a more detailed description of provisions, funding, and implementation timelines.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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