The bill, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7043, mandates that the Commissioner of Children and Families submit a comprehensive report by January 1, 2026, regarding foster care maintenance payments in Connecticut. This report will include details such as the payment rates and schedule, a comparison of these payments with those in neighboring jurisdictions, an analysis of the feasibility of increasing the rates, and legislative recommendations for any proposed increases.

The new legal language introduced in this bill specifies the requirements for the report, while there are no deletions from current law noted in the text. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the state evaluates and potentially improves the financial support provided to foster parents, thereby enhancing the foster care system in Connecticut.