The bill 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. Specifically, it changes the notice period required for both the contractor and the department to terminate a contract from 60 days and 30 days, respectively, to 180 days. Additionally, it allows the department to enter into a contract with a different contractor to assume the contract being terminated without the need for competitive bidding or other procurement requirements.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a provision that permits the department to contract with a different single source continuum contractor without following the usual competitive bidding processes if a termination notice is given. The changes apply only to contracts entered into or modified after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025, ensuring that existing contracts remain governed by the previous law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.165, Family Code 264.166 (Family Code 264)