HCS HB 2610 -- STATE LEGAL EXPENSE FUND (Murphy)

COMMITTEE OF ORIGIN: Standing Committee on Children and Families

This bill makes moneys in the Legal Expense Fund available for the payment of claims or other amounts required by any final judgment rendered against any entity that provides foster care case management or residential services under contract or subcontract, including members, officers, and employees of the an entity. However, in the case of any claim or judgment arising, the aggregate of payments from the fund is limited to a maximum of $1 million.

This bill is similar to SB 844 (2026).

Statutes affected:
Introduced (6115H.01): 105.711
Committee (6115H.03): 105.711
Perfected (6115H.03): 105.711