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Panel clears bill to extend free state‑park and museum admission to children adopted while in state custody
Summary
Committee approved House Bill 576 to add children who were adopted while in state custody (or placed by certified agencies) to categories eligible for free admission at state parks and museums.
The committee unanimously approved House Bill 576 to extend existing free admission benefits at state‑owned museums and state parks to children under 18 who were adopted while in the custody of the Department of Children, Youth and Families or placed by a person or agency authorized to place children for adoption.
The sponsor explained the change simply fills an eligibility gap between foster‑care admission provisions already in statute and adopted children who should receive the same benefit. Committee members discussed verification procedures for eligibility; the sponsor and staff said state agencies already use documentation processes for similar categories and that the bill aligns adopted children with existing eligibility groups.
Representative Duncan moved Do Pass; the motion was seconded and adopted without objection. No public comment was offered in committee on the bill.
