Foster care; requirements; foster parents; penalties; false or fraudulent; application or information; codification; effective date.

Summary

The bill establishes specific criteria that individuals must meet to become licensed foster parents, including age, income, background checks, home standards, and training. It also makes it a misdemeanor, with a $500‑$1,000 fine and disqualification, to submit false or fraudulent information on a foster‑care application. The law takes effect Nov. 1, 2026.

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