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Bill > HB1174
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Department of Social Services; children in foster care; supplemental clothing allowance rate increase. Directs the Virginia Department of Social Services to increase the supplemental clothing allowance rate for children in foster care by 30 percent.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Virginia Department of Social Services, the state agency responsible for overseeing child welfare services, to increase the supplemental clothing allowance rate for children in foster care by 30 percent. A supplemental clothing allowance is an additional payment provided to foster parents to help cover the costs of clothing for children in their care, which can be particularly important as children grow or when they enter foster care with limited personal belongings. This increase aims to provide more financial support to those caring for these vulnerable children.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Left in Committee Appropriations (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1174 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1174) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1120557.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1174/text/HB1174 |
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