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Bill to add lived‑experience seats to Office of Homeless Youth advisory committee wins support
Senate Human Services Committee · January 14, 2026
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Summary
SB 5957 would expand the Office of Homeless Youth advisory committee to add lived‑experience representation and seats for disproportionately affected groups; committee testimony emphasized the value of lived expertise and said costs are minimal.
Senate Bill 5957 would expand the Office of Homeless Youth (OHY) advisory committee to add at least four members, including at least two individuals over age 25 who experienced homelessness or public-systems involvement between ages 12 and 24, and at least two members representing populations disproportionately…
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