This bill proposes the establishment of a committee to study voluntary home visiting services for families with newborns, infants, and young children. The committee will consist of three members of the House of Representatives, appointed by the Speaker of the House, and two members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate. Members will receive mileage compensation at the legislative rate for their duties. The committee's responsibilities include studying existing voluntary home visiting services, identifying entities that provide these services, examining the services provided, assessing benefits and harms, and determining if there is an unmet demand for such services in the state.
The committee is tasked with electing a chairperson from among its members, and it must hold its first meeting within 45 days of the act's effective date, with a quorum being three members. The committee is required to report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the Senate President, House Speaker, House Clerk, Senate Clerk, Governor, and State Library by October 1, 2025. The act will take effect upon its passage. There are no specific insertions or deletions from current law indicated in the provided text.