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HI HR117

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Branco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Request the Department of Human Services to immediately stop intercepting social security payments for children in foster care
  • Direct the Department to deposit foster children's social security payments into savings accounts accessible when the children return to their families, are adopted, or age out of foster care
  • Note that Hawaii is among 49 states currently intercepting these social security payments to cover foster care costs
  • Reference New York City's recent decision to end this practice as a model for Hawaii to follow
  • Transmit certified copies of the resolution to the Governor and Director of Human Services

Legislative Description

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Immediately Cease Intercepting Social Security Payments For Children In Foster Care.

Department of Human Services

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services, & Homelessness3/14/2022

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