Designate Foster Youth Bill of Rights Awareness Day

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The measure creates an annual awareness day in May to highlight the rights of children in foster care. It affects foster youth, their families, and the broader community by encouraging public recognition and education about foster youth rights.

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Hearings

• House Children and Human Services: H. B. No. 712, H. B. No. 939, H. C. R. No. 44, H. B. No. 811, H. B. No. 858
  House Children and Human Services · Nov 9, 2026

History

1. May 13, 2026Referred to committee
2. May 12, 2026Introduced

Sponsors

• Karen Brownlee (D) · sponsor
• Beryl Piccolantonio
• Crystal Lett
• Elgin Rogers, Jr.
• Sean P. Brennan

Bill text

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