S.B. No. 2032 amends the Family Code to establish new requirements for early termination of contracts between single source continuum contractors and the Department of Family and Protective Services. The bill stipulates that both the contractor and the department must provide notice of intent to terminate the contract at least 180 days prior to the termination date, replacing the previous notice periods of 60 days for contractors and 30 days for the department. Additionally, if either party gives notice of early termination, the department is allowed to enter into a contract with a different contractor to assume the terminated contract without the need for competitive bidding or other procurement requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that allows the department to bypass competitive bidding, advertising, or proposal evaluation requirements when entering into a new contract with a different single source continuum contractor following an early termination. This change aims to streamline the process of securing a replacement contractor and ensures continuity of services. The new provisions will apply only to contracts entered into or modified after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)
Senate Committee Report: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)
Engrossed: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)
House Committee Report: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)
Enrolled: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)