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HB 1303 (2024)

Fund refugee children resettlement programs, from an estate

Summary:

Establishes a refugee children resettlement fund, to be administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and funded by the estate of Tekeste Berhanu.

The House amended the bill to instead send funds to the International Institute of New England, Ascentria Care Alliance, and Roca Kidz Club to support work of those agencies in the resettlement of refugee children.

Bill Sponsor:
Rosemarie Rung
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Bill Became Law?:
Yes
Status:
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
Status Detail:
Signed by Governor
Public Hearing Date:
04/02/2024 02:20 pm
Public Hearing Location:
SH Room 103
House Voting Date:
03/21/2024
Senate Voting Date:
04/18/2024
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