Bill
A 2726
Overview: Bill A 2726 "Relates to the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities". It was introduced on January 22, 20
Overview: Bill A 2726 "Relates to the definition of family for purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities". It was introduced on January 22, 2025, has been referred to the Committee on Health, and is classified as a bill.
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this bill is to update the definition of "family" for the purposes of services provided by voluntary foster care agency health facilities.
Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "family" to include individuals who are not biologically related to the child, but who have a close emotional relationship and provide support
- Ensures that children in foster care have access to a broader range of family-based services and support
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact children in foster care and the voluntary foster care agency health facilities that provide services to them, by allowing a more inclusive definition of "family" to be used.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Committee on Health for further consideration and review.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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