Senate adopts amendment requiring DFPS remedies for community-based care providers

May 28, 2025

The Senate concurred with House amendments to Senate Bill 1398, which adds new accountability measures and directs the Department of Family and Protective Services to use financial penalties and remedies when community-based care providers fail to meet contract terms.

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Senator Kolkhorst moved that the Senate concur with House amendments to Senate Bill 1398, saying the bill will impose new guardrails for the community-based care program at the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

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