The bill, H.B. No. 5394, aims to amend the Family Code by adding a new provision that prohibits 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, the new language inserted into Section 264.752 states that these agencies cannot subject caregivers to any requirements other than those legally mandated.

This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that relative and designated caregivers are not burdened with unnecessary or arbitrary requirements by child-placing agencies, thereby streamlining the process for those involved in the care of children.

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