H0558

Adds to existing law to provide requirements for the Department of Health and Welfare to apply and reserve federal benefits for children in the department's legal custody.

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Introduced Text

Idaho H0558 mandates the Department of Health and Welfare to manage federal benefits for children in its custody.

Idaho H0558 adds provisions for the Department of Health and Welfare to manage federal benefits for children in its custody. The bill requires the department to apply for benefits on behalf of eligible children and establish a savings and disbursement plan for these benefits. This plan allows children to access a portion of their benefits upon achieving specific milestones that promote independence and financial readiness. The bill also mandates the release of remaining funds to the child or their parent or guardian upon termination of the department's legal custody.

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Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

10:30 AM

Third Reading Calendar

Mar 9

11:00 AM

Third Reading Calendar

History

Mar 18

House

Reported Signed by Governor on March 17, 2026 Session Law Chapter 31 Effective: 07/01/2026

Mar 16

House

Delivered to Governor at 2:30 p.m. on March 13, 2026

Mar 13

House

Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor