| BILL NO | S09113 |
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| SAME AS | SAME AS A09646
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| SPONSOR | BAILEY |
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| COSPNSR | ADDABBO, HARCKHAM, SALAZAR, WEBER |
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| Add Art 35 §§3501 - 3503, Ins L; amd §398-a, add §398-g, Soc Serv L; add §97-bbbbb, St Fin L |
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| Establishes participation in assigned risk plans for voluntary foster care agencies (Part A); requires the office of children and family services to establish standards of payment for liability insurance costs beginning July 1, 2028 for the 2027-2028 rate year that ensures the maximum state aid rate accurately reflect the year over year increased costs for voluntary foster care agencies; directs such office to establish an application process (Part B); establishes the voluntary foster care agency insurance bridge fund; establishes a process for the distribution of moneys in such fund; sets eligibility requirements; requires certain supporting documentation (Part C). |