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Kinship licensing bill advances after authors remove costliest proposals; supporters say changes would better support relative caregivers
Summary
House File 1424 would adopt kin‑specific licensing standards to reduce barriers for relative caregivers and increase supports, with the sponsor removing two cost‑intensive or controversial provisions during the committee hearing.
Vice Chair Hansen presented House File 1424, a multisection bill to adopt kin‑specific foster home approval standards and to make licensing and supports more accessible for relative caregivers. Hansen said the bill implements national best practices developed by a kinship licensing task force and federal flexibilities that allow states to establish kin‑specific licensing standards.
Hansen described the bill's goals as: (1) faster…
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