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חוק אומנה לילדים (תיקון מס' 8), התשפ"ו–2026
Private member's bill · Published 20 Jul 2026
- 1Tabled
- 2Reading 124 Feb 2026
- 3Committee
- 4Readings 2-317 Jul 2026
- 5Published20 Jul 2026
How it affects you
The age limit of 56 for people seeking to become foster parents is removed, so applicants aged 56 and over will not be rejected solely because of age. Consent to medication for a psychiatric diagnosis is added to the First Schedule when recommended by a specialist or resident psychiatrist.
Who gains
- Older foster-care applicants They will not be disqualified solely for being 56 or older Section 1
Who pays
- Welfare Ministry It must report every six months for two years Section 5
Under the table
Late-night vote
The final vote took place at 00:15.
Passed in a pile
17 other laws passed the Knesset on the same day.
How they voted
| Vote | Count |
|---|---|
| For | 35 |
| Against | 0 |
| Abstained | 0 |
| Did not vote | 85 |
6 for
9 for
5 for
Who was in the room
ועדת העבודה והרווחה
5 committee meetings on this law
Invited most often
- משרד המשפטים13
- משרד הרווחה והביטחון החברתי10
- הלום קרב8
- עמותת עוגן למשפחות אומנה7
- משרד הרווחה4
- משרד הבריאות3
- מרכז המחקר והמידע של הכנסת2
- עמותת אור שלום2
5 committee meetings
- 27 Jan 2026ועדת העבודה והרווחה
- 30 Jun 2026ועדת העבודה והרווחה
- 1 Jul 2026ועדת העבודה והרווחה
- 9 Jul 2026ועדת העבודה והרווחה
- 9 Jul 2026ועדת הכנסת
