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Mixed testimony as committee hears proposal to pilot larger adult foster homes
Summary
A proposed four‑year pilot (HB 2956) to let some adult foster homes increase capacity from five to six or seven residents drew support from providers and resistance from advocates, who warned of safety and regulatory gaps.
The House Committee on Early Childhood and Human Services held a public hearing April 1 on House Bill 2956, a four‑year pilot to allow certain adult foster homes to serve up to six or seven residents instead of the current five-resident limit.
Senator Mark Meek (Senate District 20), the bill’s sponsor, said the pilot aims to keep small, home-like care settings viable as reimbursement rates and operational costs squeeze providers. The dash-2 amendment adds protective requirements: adult foster homes must maintain existing staffing ratios, not require shared occupancy except for spouses or partners, pass a physical inspection showing the home can safely accommodate one or two additional residents, and be in substantial…
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