HB 26-1373

House Bill 26-1373 sets limits on monthly subsidy payments for children who are part of either the adoption assistance program or the relative guardianship assistance program. These new rules will apply to contracts that start on July 1, 2026, or later. This bill affects families and relatives who care for children through these programs by setting a maximum amount they can receive in monthly subsidies. The bill has been signed into law, meaning these limits will be implemented as planned starting from the specified date.

Official Summary

The act specifies monthly subsidy payment reimbursement limits for the adoption assistance program and the relative guardianship assistance program that apply to contracts that take effect July 1, 2026, or later, and prohibits reimbursement for services other than nonreoccuring adoption expenses. The act requires the state department of human services to create a standardized notice for families that describes the reimbursement change. The act requires the county departments of human or social services to provide the notice by June 15, 2026, to families currently receiving services.     The act reduces the state fiscal year 2025-26 appropriation to the department of human services for adoption and relative guardianship assistance made in the long bill as follows:From the general fund, by $2,199,750; andFrom cash funds, by $407,295.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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