District 71 Capitol Hill Update with Representative David Byrd

Enhancing support for foster youth Public Chapter 785 — The state will reimburse eligible relatives of foster youth to support the cost of raising the child. It also expands eligibility to ages 18-21 for foster youth transitioning from state custody to adulthood to access services. The bill goes in to effect Jan. 1, 2023

Noah’s Law Public Chapter 767 – Expedites the Amber Alert process for children in danger was approved by the General Assembly this year. It expands the criteria for issuing an amber alert by allowing a custodial parent under certain circumstances to seek an emergency court ord...