Foster care; requiring the Department of Human Services to provide certain items to specified foster children. Effective date. Emergency.

Summary

The bill directs the Department of Human Services, either directly or through child‑placing agencies, to provide a duffel bag to any foster child who does not have a suitable bag for personal belongings. If funding permits, the bag may also contain personal hygiene supplies. It includes a $250,000 appropriation for the 2026‑27 fiscal year and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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