HB 4390: Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
HB 4390 status: Introduced — Chapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (updated Aug 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would allow family members (like grandparents or aunts) who take in a child to get the same financial support as foster parents, at least for a short time. It is currently being reviewed by the House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environment
Risks
- No direct impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- Provides direct financial aid to kinship families
- Reduces economic barriers to keeping children with relatives
Risks
- Increases state budget obligations for child welfare
Society
Benefits
- Improves support for child placement with relatives
- Equitable financial treatment compared to traditional foster care
Risks
- Effectiveness depends on consistent state funding availability
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Fiscal impact on state budget not explicitly quantified
Analysis based on summary only
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentChapter 68, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Committee
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UpcomingGovernor
UpcomingEnacted
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