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Panel hears bill to waive fees for former foster youth documents
House Health and Human Services · March 31, 2025
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Summary
Senate Bill 412 would waive fees for replacement birth certificates, driver's licenses/IDs and academic records for former foster youth ages 18–21. The sponsor said Chafee funds could be used and department representatives indicated departmental support and about 70 youth aged out last year.
Senator Laura Smith introduced Senate Bill 412 to the House Health and Human Services Committee, saying the bill aims to ease transitions for young people aging out of foster care by waiving fees for critical identity documents. Smith said many former foster youth face…
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