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B 26-0398

Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Zachary Parker

Summary of B 26-0398 — Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025 Overview- Bill number: B 26-0398 - Title: Increasing Support for Gran

Law L26-0128, Effective from Jun 11, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008882
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Bill Summary · B 26-0398

Summary of B 26-0398 — Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025

Overview

  • Bill number: B 26-0398
  • Title: Increasing Support for Grandparent and Close Relative Caregivers Amendment Act of 2025
  • Status: Public Hearing on B26-0398 scheduled (as of the provided information)
  • Introduced: October 6, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsor: Councilmember Parker (Zachary Parker is listed as a cosponsor)

The bill’s title indicates a focus on expanded support for grandparents and other close relatives who raise children. The available material does not include the full text of the bill, so specifics of the amendments are not stated here.

Scope and Provisions (as implied by the title)

  • The title suggests amendments aimed at increasing support for kinship caregivers, specifically grandparents and other close relatives who step in to raise children.
  • Exact changes (e.g., eligibility criteria, benefit levels, program administration, data reporting) are not provided in the available document excerpt. Readers should consult the official bill text to identify precise amendments and new requirements.

Legislative History and Timeline

  • October 6, 2025: Introduced by Councilmember Parker at the Office of the Secretary.
  • October 7, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Youth Affairs.
  • October 10, 2025: Notices of Public Hearing published in the District of Columbia Register (including an “Intent to Act” notice).
  • October 24, 2025: Notices of Public Hearing filed with the Office of Secretary (by Youth Affairs).
  • October 31, 2025: Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register.
  • November 19, 2025: Public Hearing on B26-0398 (listed twice in the actions, likely a duplication in the record).

The bill is set for a public hearing, with multiple procedural steps completed or scheduled as part of the standard legislative process in the District of Columbia.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary beneficiaries: Grandparents and other close relatives serving as primary caregivers for children (kinship caregivers).
  • Related entities: District of Columbia agencies and programs that support caregiving families (e.g., youth and family services, child welfare-related programs), as well as guardian ad litem services and potential service providers that interface with kinship care programs.

Potential Impacts

  • If enacted, potential impacts may include improved access to resources, financial support, or services for kinship caregivers; changes to eligibility or benefits; and strengthened coordination between youth services and caregiver support programs.
  • The exact fiscal impact, eligibility criteria, benefit levels, and program administration changes will depend on the final text of the amendments.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Review the full bill text once released by the Office of the Secretary to understand the specific amendments and their operational details.
  • Attend or follow the public hearing (date shown as November 19, 2025) to track testimony and committee action.
  • Monitor DC Register notices for any updates on schedule, amendments, or final actions.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact text from the bill once it’s available to provide a detailed provisions-by-provisions summary.

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

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