The bill, S.B. No. 224, aims to prohibit child-placing agencies from imposing additional requirements on relative and designated caregivers beyond what is established by law or rules set by the Department of Health and Human Services. Specifically, it amends Section 264.752 of the Family Code by adding a new subsection (d), which clearly states that these caregivers should not be subjected to any requirements outside of those already defined by existing regulations.

This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, reinforcing the rights of relative and designated caregivers in the child-placing process and ensuring that they are not burdened with unnecessary or arbitrary requirements from agencies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.752 (Family Code 264)