District of Columbia Council Period 25 Status: Passed Council

B 25-0952 — Luggage for All Youth in Foster Care Amendment Act of 2024 (Lisa's Law)

Last action — Final Reading, CC

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Council
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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What changed in the latest version

96 added · 101 removed

Plain-language change summary

The bill has been updated to emphasize that the Child and Family Services Agency must provide luggage to children in foster care under specific circumstances, such as when they enter foster care or move placements. This change ensures that children in foster care receive luggage that belongs to them, which can help them feel a sense of ownership and personal dignity during challenging transitions. Additionally, the agency is required to keep track of the luggage provided and may accept donations, enhancing support for these children.

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ENGROSSED ORIGINAL A BILL 3 _________________________ 5 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 8 _________________________ To amend the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977 to require the Child and Family Services Agency to provide new or slightly-used luggage to children in foster care, to inspect and maintain an inventory of donated luggage, to establish that such luggage shall be the property of the child, to require the Child and Family Services Agency to consider multiple factors when providing luggage, to authorize the Child and Family Services Agency to solicit and accept donations of luggage, to require the Child and Family Services Agency to document the distribution of luggage and use of disposable bags, and to require the Child and Family Services Agency to issue rules to implement this section.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL ANACT ___________ IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ___________ To amend the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Act of 1977 to require the Child and Family Services Agency to provide new or slightly-used luggage to children in foster care, to inspect and maintain an inventory of donated luggage, to establish that such luggage shall be the property of the child, to require the Child and Family Services Agency to consider multiple factors when providing luggage, to authorize the Child and Family Services Agency to solicit and accept donations of luggage, to require the Child and Family Services Agency to document the distribution of luggage and use of disposable bags, and to require the Child and Family Services Agency to issue rules to implement this act.
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(B) Moving foster care placements;
“(B) Moving foster care placements;
or “(B) A material change in the factors listed in subsection (d)(1) of this section that would necessitate the need for additional luggage.
or “(B) A material change of a factor identified in subsection (d)(1) of this section that would necessitate the need for additional luggage.
“(b) The Agency shall maintain an inventory of new and slightly used luggage and may accept donations of new and slightly used luggage;
ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(b) The Agency shall maintain an inventory of new or slightly used luggage and may accept donations of new or slightly used luggage;
“(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, when providing luggage to a child, the Agency shall consider among the existing supply of luggage the following factors:
“(d)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, when providing luggage to a child, the Agency shall consider among the existing supply of luggage the:
ENGROSSED ORIGINAL “(B) Child’s mobility;
“(B) Child’s mobility;
except that the Agency shall not be required to consider the child’s personal preferences if the child is younger than 3 years old.
except, that the Agency shall not be required to consider the child’s personal preferences if the child is younger than 3 years old.
Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue ENGROSSED ORIGINAL rules to implement the provisions of this section, including procedures for the inspection, storage, and distribution of luggage that prioritize easing the ability of children, Agency employees, and community partners to access luggage.
Official Code § 2-501 et seq.), shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this section, including procedures for the inspection, storage, and distribution of luggage that prioritize easing the ability of children, Agency employees, and community partners to access luggage.
“(3) “Luggage” means a rolling suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, or carrying bag that is designed to hold and transport an individual’s personal belongings.
ENROLLED ORIGINAL “(3) “Luggage” means a rolling suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, or carrying bag that is designed to hold and transport an individual’s personal belongings.
“(B) Does not have any major physical alterations, such as dents, scrapes, rips, and patches;
“(B) Does not have any major physical alterations, such as dents, scrapes, rips, or patches;
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, ENGROSSED ORIGINAL approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat.
___________________________________ Chairman Council of the District of Columbia _________________________________ Mayor District of Columbia 3
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Action History

  1. Final Reading, CC

  2. First Reading, CC

  3. Committee Report Filed by the Facilities and Family Services Committee, Includes Hearing Record

  4. Notice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary

  5. Committee Mark-up of B25-0952 by the Facilities and Family Services Committee

  6. Public Hearing on B25-0952 View Public Hearing Record

  7. Notice of Public Hearing Published in the District of Columbia Register

  8. Notice of Public Hearing filed in the Office of Secretary

  9. Referred to Committee on Facilities and Family Services

  10. Notice of Intent to Act on B25-0952 Published in the District of Columbia Register

  11. B25-0952 Introduced by Councilmember Lewis George at Office of the Secretary

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B 25-0952 is sponsored by Janeese Lewis George.
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