Bill Details

Chief Author: Lourey (D) / Bennett (R)

View Bill Text:  SF 794 / HF 986

Current Status

3/13/17 Re-referred to House Health and Human Services Finance Committee.

2/9/17  Introduced and referred to Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee.

2/9/17 Introduced and referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.

Short Description

Liability insurance coverage expanded for licensed foster home providers, automobile insurance reimbursement program for licensed foster home providers and persons in foster care created, and money appropriated.

Key Points

  • Allows for state to purchase and provide liability insurance that covers property owned by foster home provider and damage caused intentionally by a person over 12 years of age.
  • Adds automobile insurance reimbursement for licensed foster care providers and for persons in foster care.
  • Allocates an unspecified amount of funds from the general fund to cover expenses associated with these reimbursements for automobile insurance.