Foster children: rights of foster youth.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill adds a detailed set of rights for every child placed in foster care, covering safety, privacy, health care, education and cultural needs. It also requires that a youth’s personal items be moved with suitcases or bags, not trash bags, to protect their dignity. The law applies to all foster children, including non‑minor dependents, with special provisions for Indian children and LGBTQ youth.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 6978.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 31, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Human Services Committee Hearing
  Human Services · Jun 30, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3955.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 9, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
12. Apr 9, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.

The 12 most recent of 18 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Aisha Wahab (D) · sponsor
• Wahab

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