Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 31 D · 3 R cosponsors

HB 151 — An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; providing for RSDI benefits; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission and the Department of Human Services.

Last action — (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 1, 2026

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Likely to advance 62% · high confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 34 sponsors

    1 primary, 33 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (31 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill amends the Children in Foster Care Act to include RSDI benefits for foster youth.

The bill updates definitions related to the foster care system and ensures that certain benefits, specifically RSDI, are available to youth in foster care. It also assigns responsibilities to state agencies regarding these benefits.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families involved in the foster care system may see clearer guidance on available benefits for foster youth.

Summary

Protecting Benefits for Foster Youth

Bill Text

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2558 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
3690 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL Session of No.
MACKENZIE, MADDEN, BURGOS, CARROLL, HOWARD, RIVERA, STEELE, CIRESI, SMITH-WADE-EL, SHUSTERMAN, FRIEL, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, SCHWEYER, INGLIS, KAZEEM, FIEDLER, PARKER AND BELLMON, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, JUNE 24, 2026 AN ACT Ameentitled "An act providing for requirements for children in foster care and for grievance policy and procedure," further providing for definitions;
MACKENZIE, MADDEN, BURGOS, CARROLL, HOWARD, RIVERA, STEELE, CIRESI, SMITH-WADE-EL, SHUSTERMAN, FRIEL AND CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, NOVEMBER 6, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), entitled "An act providing for requirements for children in foster care and for grievance policy and procedure," further providing for definitions;
and providing for RSDI benefits;
and providing for benefits.
<-- AND IMPOSING DUTIES ON THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
"Benefits." Any and all Federal benefits, including Social <-- Security, Supplemental Security Income and veterans benefits.
"Benefits." Any and all Federal benefits, including Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and veterans benefits.
* * * "Cost of care." The reasonable maintenance expenses, <-- including foster care maintenance payments as defined under 42 U.S.C.
* * * "Cost of care." The reasonable maintenance expenses, including foster care maintenance payments as defined under 42 U.S.C.
* * * "Representative payee." A person designated to receive benefits for a minor child under county agency rules governing the RSDI benefits.
* * * "Representative payee." A person designated to receive benefits for a minor child under county agency rules governing the benefits.
<-- * * * <-- "RETIREMENT, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS" OR "RSDI BENEFITS." THE FEDERAL PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION THAT PROVIDES MONTHLY INSURANCE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS OF INSURED INDIVIDUALS.
* * * "Unmet needs." Expenses for which a county agency is not required by law to provide financial support.
* * * "Unmet needs." Expenses for which a county agency is not <-- 20250HB0151PN3690 - 2 - required by law to provide financial support.
Benefits RSDI BENEFITS.
Benefits.
<-- A county agency shall have the following powers and duties:
A county agency shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) The county agency shall ensure that each child in foster care is screened to determine whether the child is currently receiving or is eligible to receive Social <-- Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State RSDI benefits within 60 days of being placed <-- in foster care and annually thereafter.
(1) The county agency shall ensure that each child in foster care is screened to determine whether the child is 20250HB0151PN2558 - 2 - currently receiving or is eligible to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State benefits within 60 days of being placed in foster care and annually thereafter.
(2) Within 60 90 days of a determination that a child is <-- potentially eligible to receive Social Security, Supplemental <-- Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State RSDI <-- benefits, the county agency shall apply for the RSDI <-- benefits, in cooperation with the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, if the screening determines that the child <-- may be eligible for benefits.
(2) Within 60 days of a determination that a child is potentially eligible to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State benefits, the county agency shall apply for the benefits, in cooperation with the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, if the screening determines that the child may be eligible for benefits.
(3) If an application for RSDI benefits is denied, the <-- county agency shall appeal the decision.
(3) If an application for benefits is denied, the county agency shall appeal the decision.
(4) The county agency shall identify, in cooperation with the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, a representative payee in accordance with the established categories of preferred payees as outlined by Social Security and Supplemental Security Income ADMINISTRATION guidelines <-- and apply to become the representative payee if there is no other suitable candidate available.
(4) The county agency shall identify, in cooperation with the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, a representative payee in accordance with the established categories of preferred payees as outlined by Social Security and Supplemental Security Income guidelines and apply to become the representative payee if there is no other suitable candidate available.
(5) The county agency shall support the maintenance of RSDI benefits for a child transitioning out of foster care or <-- an individual under the county agency's care who has reached 20250HB0151PN3690 - 3 - the age of legal adulthood.
(5) The county agency shall support the maintenance of benefits for a child transitioning out of foster care or an individual under the county agency's care who has reached the age of legal adulthood.
When a child in foster care reaches 16 14 years and 6 months of age, the county agency <-- shall begin to prepare a plan to support the maintenance of RSDI benefits for the child as the child transitions out of <-- foster care or reaches the age of legal adulthood.
When a child in foster care reaches 16 years and 6 months of age, the county agency shall begin to prepare a plan to support the maintenance of benefits for the child as the child transitions out of foster care or reaches the age of legal adulthood.
If a <-- child's eligibility for benefits ceases upon entering foster care, the county agency shall assist the child and parent, guardian, permanent legal custodian or adoptive parent with the application for benefits upon the child transitioning out of foster care.
If a child's eligibility for benefits ceases upon entering foster care, the county agency shall assist the child and parent, guardian, permanent 20250HB0151PN2558 - 3 - legal custodian or adoptive parent with the application for benefits upon the child transitioning out of foster care.
IF A CHILD'S ELIGIBILITY FOR RSDI BENEFITS <-- WILL CONTINUE UPON THE CHILD'S DISCHARGE OR TRANSITION FROM FOSTER CARE, THE COUNTY AGENCY SHALL ASSIST THE CHILD AND THE PARENT WITH APPLYING AS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE FOR THE CHILD.
IF THE CHILD HAS ATTAINED 18 YEARS OF AGE AND IS NOT IN NEED OF A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE, THE COUNTY AGENCY SHALL ASSIST THE CHILD WITH THE CHILD'S APPLICATION TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
DURING THE PENDENCY OF THE APPLICATION FOR A NEW REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE, THE COUNTY AGENCY SHALL REMAIN A CHILD'S REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE UNTIL THE CHILD ATTAINS 19 YEARS OF AGE.
3140 (relating to planning and financial reimbursement requirements for county children and youth social service programs), if the county agency serves as a representative payee for a child receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or <-- other Federal or State RSDI benefits, the county agency <-- shall:
3140 (relating to planning and financial reimbursement requirements for county children and youth social service programs), if the county agency serves as a representative payee for a child receiving Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State benefits, the county agency shall:
<-- (i) Use SHALL USE or conserve the RSDI benefits in <-- the child's interest, as determined in cooperation with the child and the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, 20250HB0151PN3690 - 4 - including using:
(i) Use or conserve the benefits in the child's interest, as determined in cooperation with the child and the child's attorney or guardian ad litem, including using the benefits for services or unmet needs not otherwise provided by the county agency, court ordered or covered by health insurance or conserving the benefits for the child's reasonably foreseeable future needs.
<-- (A) USING the benefits for services or unmet <-- needs not otherwise provided by the county agency, court ordered or covered by health insurance or;
(ii) Ensure that for a child in foster care, the child's benefits are not used to reimburse the Commonwealth for the costs of care for the child or other payments made by the Commonwealth to cover any other cost or expense for the child.
OR <-- (B) conserving the RSDI benefits for the child's <-- reasonably foreseeable future needs.
(ii) Ensure that for a child in foster care, the <-- child's benefits are not used to reimburse the Commonwealth for the costs of care for the child or other payments made by the Commonwealth to cover any other cost or expense for the child.
(II) MAY NOT USE ANY OF A CHILD'S RSDI BENEFITS TO <-- PAY OR REIMBURSE A COUNTY AGENCY FOR CARE OR SERVICES OF THE CHILD, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SERVICES COVERED UNDER FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS, AS DEFINED UNDER 42 U.S.C.
(7) Consistent with the best interest of a child in foster care, the county agency shall place the child's 20250HB0151PN2558 - 4 - benefits in individual financial accounts that avoid asset limitations for Federal and State programs, such as a PA ABLE savings account.
§ 675(4) (RELATING TO DEFINITIONS) AND PLACEMENT MAINTENANCE, AS DEFINED BY DEPARTMENTAL REGULATION.
The county agency shall establish individual financial accounts for the purpose of limiting the county agency's use of a child's benefits.
(III) SHALL RECEIVE AND DOCUMENT CONSENT BEFORE SPENDING RSDI BENEFITS FROM THE CHILD AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE COUNTY AGENCY, IF ASSIGNED AS THE CHILD'S REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE, AND THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR THE 20250HB0151PN3690 - 5 - CHILD OR THE CHILD'S LEGAL COUNSEL.
The county agency shall cooperate with the Social Security Administration, the child and the child's attorney or guardian ad litem to ensure that when the child leaves foster care or reaches 18 years of age, all payments of benefits shall be returned to the Social Security Administration to be held on the child's behalf or, upon the instructions of the Social Security Administration, transferred to the child or a new representative payee.
(7) Consistent with the best interest of a child in foster care, the county agency shall MONITOR ANY FEDERAL <-- ASSET OR RESOURCE LIMIT AND place the child's RSDI benefits <-- in individual financial accounts that avoid asset limitations for Federal and State programs, such as a PA ABLE savings <-- account.
(8) The county agency shall notify the parent, guardian, permanent legal custodian or adoptive parent and child through the child's attorney or guardian ad litem of an application, decision, communication or appeal related to the child's Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, veterans or other Federal or State benefits.
The county agency shall establish individual financial accounts for the purpose of limiting the county agency's use of a child's RSDI benefits.
(9) The county agency shall provide a quarterly accounting of the amount and use of all benefits that each child in foster care is receiving.
The county agency <-- shall cooperate with the Social Security Administration, the child and the child's attorney or guardian ad litem to ensure that when the child leaves foster care or reaches ATTAINS 18 <-- years of age, THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIES <-- THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND all payments of benefits shall be returned to the Social Security <-- Administration to be held on the child's behalf or, upon the instructions of the Social Security Administration, transferred to the child or a new representative payee.
The accounting shall contain an itemized list of each expenditure by the county agency, private agency and any third-party representative payee.
RSDI <-- BENEFITS ARE RELEASED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS.
The accounting shall be provided to the child through the child's attorney or guardian ad litem.
(8) The county agency shall notify the parent, guardian, <-- permanent legal custodian or adoptive parent and THE child <-- through the child's attorney or guardian ad litem of an application, decision, communication or appeal related to the child's Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, <-- veterans or other Federal or State RSDI benefits.
(10) The county agency shall provide a child in foster care with ongoing financial literacy training tailored to the individual child's development, functioning and needs and support in maintaining benefit eligibility, including providing information regarding the existence, availability 20250HB0151PN2558 - 5 - and use of money conserved for the child.
<-- (9) The county agency shall provide MAINTAIN a quarterly <-- accounting of the amount and use of all RSDI benefits that <-- each child in foster care is receiving.
The accounting shall contain an itemized list of each expenditure by the county 20250HB0151PN3690 - 6 - agency, private agency and any third-party representative payee.
The accounting shall be provided to the child through the child's attorney or guardian ad litem AND TO THE <-- DEPARTMENT.
(10) The county agency shall provide a child in foster care with ongoing financial literacy training tailored to the <-- individual child's development, functioning and needs and support in maintaining benefit eligibility, including providing information regarding the existence, availability and use of money conserved for the child.
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COUNSELING RELATED TO MAINTAINING AND CONSERVING RSDI <-- BENEFITS.
(13) Conservation of the benefits shall fulfill the exhaustion of eligibility and receipt of benefits requirements under section 704.2 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.
THE COUNTY AGENCY SHALL DOCUMENT THE PROVISION OF COUNSELING UNDER THIS PARAGRAPH.
(14) The department and county agency may contract with a third party to fulfill any of the requirements under this section.
20250HB0151PN3690 - 7 - (13) (11) Conservation of the RSDI benefits shall <-- fulfill the exhaustion of eligibility and receipt of benefits requirements under section 704.2 of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.
(15) Within nine months of the effective date of this section, the Department of Human Services Office for Children, Youth and Families shall issue guidance on the implementation of this section.
(14) (12) The department and county agency may contract <-- with a third party to fulfill any of the requirements under this section.
(15) Within nine months of the effective date of this <-- section, the Department of Human Services Office for Children, Youth and Families (13) NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, <-- 2027, THE DEPARTMENT shall issue guidance on the implementation of this section.
(i) Not later than 30 days after the effective date <-- of this section, the office NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, <-- 2026, THE DEPARTMENT shall convene a meeting with stakeholders who shall include, at a minimum, representatives from county CHILD welfare directors, <-- child advocacy organizations, current and former foster children and other relevant stakeholders, as determined by the department.
(i) Not later than 30 days after the effective date 20250HB0151PN2558 - 6 - of this section, the office shall convene a meeting with stakeholders who shall include, at a minimum, representatives from county welfare directors, child advocacy organizations, current and former foster children and other relevant stakeholders, as determined by the department.
Best <-- practice guidelines shall include establishing procedures for the following:
Best practice guidelines shall include establishing procedures for the following:
(A) Determining the manner and tools for conducting disability screenings for children who may <-- be eligible for RSDI benefits.
(A) Determining the manner and tools for conducting disability screenings for children who may be eligible for benefits.
<-- (B) Assisting in the application process for RSDI benefits for each child who, pursuant to the <-- disability screening, is likely to be determined 20250HB0151PN3690 - 8 - eligible for benefits.
(B) Assisting in the application process for benefits for each child who, pursuant to the disability screening, is likely to be determined eligible for benefits.
(D) Informing parents and caretakers at the time <-- a child leaves foster care of potential eligibility for benefits for the child if the child is not receiving benefits but may be eligible, upon application, to receive those benefits.
(D) Informing parents and caretakers at the time a child leaves foster care of potential eligibility for benefits for the child if the child is not receiving benefits but may be eligible, upon application, to receive those benefits.
INFORMING A <-- CHILD'S PARENT OF THE NEED TO APPLY AS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE WHEN THE CHILD LEAVES FOSTER CARE IN ORDER FOR THE CHILD TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RSDI BENEFITS.
(E) Informing foster children of their rights and responsibilities for the continued receipt of benefits, the sources of assistance that may be available for resolving problems foster children may have with the receipt of benefits and the process for transferring accumulated benefits.
(E) Informing foster children of their rights and responsibilities for the continued receipt of RSDI benefits, the sources of assistance that may be <-- available for resolving problems foster children may have with the receipt of RSDI benefits and the <-- process for transferring accumulated benefits.
20250HB0151PN2558 - 7 - (F) Providing counties strategies for leveraging existing providers of civil legal services and leveraging funds under 42 U.S.C.
(F) Providing counties strategies for leveraging <-- existing providers of civil legal services and leveraging funds under 42 U.S.C.
SECTION 3.
Section 3.
THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL HAVE <-- THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
(1) NO LATER THAN SIX MONTHS AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS PARAGRAPH, THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL COMMENCE A STUDY TO DEVELOP FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF 20250HB0151PN3690 - 9 - THE IMPLEMENTATION AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF A PROGRAM TO SCREEN, APPLY FOR AND CONSERVE SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
(2) AS PART OF THE STUDY UNDER THIS SECTION, THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL SEEK INPUT FROM INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE STUDY, INCLUDING:
(I) REPRESENTATIVES OF COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.
(II) REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(III) STATEWIDE ADVOCATES FOCUSED ON THE CONSERVATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS.
(IV) CHILDREN CURRENTLY IN FOSTER CARE.
(V) CHILDREN FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE.
(VI) PARENTS AND GUARDIANS WITH CHILDREN CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY IN FOSTER CARE.
(VII) CURRENT AND FORMER KINSHIP CAREGIVERS AND FOSTER PARENTS.
(VIII) GUARDIANS AD LITEM AND LEGAL COUNSEL REPRESENTING OR ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
(IX) FOSTER CARE PROVIDERS.
(X) OTHER INDIVIDUALS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION.
(3) AS PART OF THE STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER THIS SECTION, THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL EXAMINE POLICY, PRACTICE, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS AND THE IMPACT ON CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE REGARDING THE FOLLOWING:
20250HB0151PN3690 - 10 - (I) THE SCREENING AND APPLICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS.
(II) THE DENIAL OF A SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE APPLICATION AND THE APPEAL PROCESS.
(III) THE CONSERVATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS PRACTICES, INCLUDING REVIEW OF TYPES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS TO AVOID THRESHOLD LIMITS ON SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE.
(IV) ACCOUNTING, ALLOWABLE EXPENSES AND AUDITING PRACTICES.
(V) STAFFING OF ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES, INCLUDING CONTRACTS WITH FISCAL AGENTS TO PERFORM DUTIES OF THE REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE.
(VI) THE INTERSECTION OF AND IMPACT ON FUNDING UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT (49 STAT.
620, 42 U.S.C.
§ 301 ET SEQ.) AND OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES.
(VII) THE FISCAL IMPLICATIONS TO THE COMMONWEALTH AND COUNTIES AND ALLOCATIONS FOR FUNDING TO COUNTIES TO IMPLEMENT AND SUSTAIN THE USE AND CONSERVATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
(VIII) CURRENT AND NEEDED DATA COLLECTION.
(IX) NATIONAL BEST PRACTICE MODELS.
(4) (I) NO LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL ISSUE AND MAKE AVAILABLE ON ITS PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE A REPORT REGARDING THE STUDY UNDER THIS SECTION.
THE STUDY SHALL INCLUDE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL IMPACT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPLICATION, USE AND CONSERVATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR 20250HB0151PN3690 - 11 - CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, INCLUDING ANY PROPOSED STATUTORY OR REGULATORY CHANGE.
(II) THE JOINT STATE GOVERNMENT COMMISSION SHALL SUBMIT THE REPORT UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I) TO ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
(A) THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES.
(B) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE AGING AND YOUTH COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE.
(C) THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
SECTION 4.
NO LATER THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF THE STUDY UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT, THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES SHALL REVIEW THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONSIDER THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAN FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE APPLICATION, USE AND CONSERVATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, TO THE EXTENT COST EFFECTIVE.
Section 3 5.
AS <-- FOLLOWS:
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(1) THE ADDITION OF SECTION 5.1(13) OF THE ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(2) THIS SECTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
(3) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 1, 2028.
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Action History

  1. (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 1, 2026

  2. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, July 1, 2026

  3. Second consideration, with amendments, July 1, 2026

  4. Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2026

  5. Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2026

  6. First consideration, June 24, 2026

  7. Reported as amended, June 24, 2026

  8. Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, Nov. 6, 2025

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Democratic 102000
Republican 100000
Total 202000
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How each member voted (202)
Member Party Vote
Abigail Salisbury Democratic Yea
Aerion Abney Democratic Yea
Amen Brown Democratic Yea
Ana Tiburcio Democratic Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Anthony A. Bellmon Democratic Yea
Arvind Venkat Democratic Yea
Ben Waxman Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Brian Munroe Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carol Hill-Evans Democratic Yea
Carol Kazeem Democratic Yea
Chris Pielli Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Dan Goughnour Democratic Yea
Dan K. Williams Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
Darisha K. Parker Democratic Yea
Dave Madsen Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Emily Kinkead Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Gina H. Curry Democratic Yea
Greg Scott Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Heather Boyd Democratic Yea
Ismail Smith-Wade-El Democratic Yea
Jacklyn Rusnock Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jen Mazzocco Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Jessica Benham Democratic Yea
Jim Haddock Democratic Yea
Jim Prokopiak Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe McAndrew Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic Yea
John C. Inglis III Democratic Yea
Jordan A. Harris Democratic Yea
Jose Giral Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Justin C. Fleming Democratic Yea
Keith S. Harris Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle Donahue Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
La'Tasha D. Mayes Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Lindsay Powell Democratic Yea
Lisa A. Borowski Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Mandy Steele Democratic Yea
Manuel Guzman Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa Cerrato Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nancy Guenst Democratic Yea
Napoleon J. Nelson Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Nikki Rivera Democratic Yea
Pat Gallagher Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Paul Friel Democratic Yea
Paul Takac Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Regina G. Young Democratic Yea
Rick Krajewski Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Sean Dougherty Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tarah Probst Democratic Yea
Tarik Khan Democratic Yea
Tim Brennan Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Abby Major Republican Yea
Alec J. Ryncavage Republican Yea
Andrea C. Verobish Republican Yea
Andrew Kuzma Republican Yea
Ann Flood Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brenda M. Pugh Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Brian C. Rasel Republican Yea
Brian Smith Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Catherine I Wallen Republican Yea
Chad G. Reichard Republican Yea
Charity Grimm Krupa Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Craig Williams Republican Yea
Dallas Kephart Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
Dane Watro Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Donna Scheuren Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Eric J. Weaknecht Republican Yea
Eric R. Nelson Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
George H Margetas Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
Jacob D. Banta Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Barton Republican Yea
Jamie L. Flick Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jeff Olsommer Republican Yea
Jeremy Shaffer Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jill N. Cooper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joanne Stehr Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
Joe Hamm Republican Yea
Joe Hogan Republican Yea
Joe Kerwin Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
John A. Schlegel Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joseph D'Orsie Republican Yea
Josh Bashline Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Kristin Marcell Republican Yea
Leslie Rossi Republican Yea
Marc S. Anderson Republican Yea
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Marla Brown Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michael Stender Republican Yea
Mike Armanini Republican Yea
Mike Jones Republican Yea
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
Perry A. Stambaugh Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Robert Leadbeter Republican Yea
Roman Kozak Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Scott Barger Republican Yea
Shelby Labs Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas H. Kutz Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Tim Twardzik Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Tom Jones Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Wendy Fink Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 151 do?
Protecting Benefits for Foster Youth
Who sponsors HB 151?
HB 151 is sponsored by Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Andre D. Carroll (Democratic), La'Tasha D. Mayes (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic), Sheryl M. Delozier (Republican), Rick Krajewski (Democratic), Dave Madsen (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Carol Kazeem (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Peter Schweyer (Democratic), Paul Friel (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Ismail Smith-Wade-El (Democratic), Joe Ciresi (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Nikki Rivera (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Melissa Cerrato (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), and Chris Pielli (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 151?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced November 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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