The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5163 establishes a task force aimed at studying and improving the affordability of living for children, families, and young professionals in the state. The task force will focus on various aspects, including cash assistance programs, educational and employment training, and child care services. It will analyze systemic barriers to affordability, such as housing and transportation access, and assess the impact of inflation and regional cost differences. Additionally, the task force will identify short-term policies and programs to enhance affordability, explore funding sources, and recommend collaborative efforts among state agencies to improve service delivery.

The task force will consist of several appointed members, including commissioners from relevant state departments and experts in various fields related to the task force's mission. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to submit a preliminary report by June 1, 2027, followed by a public forum for community input. A final report is due by June 1, 2028, after which the task force will be dissolved. The bill introduces new legal language to establish this task force and does not delete any existing legal provisions.