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Committee advances bill to reduce housing costs and expand exemptions for youth in independent living

3426922 · May 20, 2025
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The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services voted May 20 to advance Senate Bill 944 to the floor; committee staff said the bill would remove a requirement that youth in independent living facilities pay part or all of their housing expenses and would authorize limited Department of Human Services exemptions to some criminal‑record checks.

The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services on May 20 advanced Senate Bill 944, a measure the committee was told would change financial requirements and some background‑check rules for youth in independent living placements.

Taylor, committee staff, summarized the measure: “Senate bill 9 4 4, removes a requirement that youth residing in independent living…

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