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SB 996: Dependent Children

GENERAL BILL by Rodriguez

Dependent Children; Requiring the Department of Children and Families and each community-based care lead agency to coordinate with certain organizations and meet at least quarterly for a specified purpose; requiring the department and each community-based care lead agency to make certain information available on their respective websites; requiring a caregiver to provide a weekly cash allowance to each child in his or her care beginning when the child attains a certain age; prohibiting a caregiver from withholding a child’s allowance as punishment, etc.

Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 12/22/2025 Senate - Filed
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/22/2025 Senate • Filed