IL SB3196 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 16-1)
Status: Enrolled on May 21 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-06-30 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Status: Enrolled on May 21 2026 - 75% progression
Action: 2026-06-30 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]
Summary
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to establish rules concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care, requires the Department to consult with the Statewide Youth Advisory Board to determine the effectiveness of existing programs, to identify new programming that supports youth transitions to independence, and to advise on how information about transitional services is communicated to youth in a clear, timely, and age-appropriate manner. Requires the Department to develop, by July 1, 2027, procedures setting forth a process by which: (i) a youth or a youth's representative can request an accounting or explanation of financial decisions made by the Department or child welfare contributing agency for any monies held on behalf of the youth; and (ii) the Department or child welfare contributing agency acknowledges receipt of the request, provides a written response within a defined period, and outlines steps for review or correction when an error or dispute regarding the accounting is identified. Requires the Department to ensure that each youth in care, if applicable, receives age-appropriate financial guidance designed to build financial literacy and informed decision-making regarding the youth's Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, veterans benefits, or Railroad Retirement benefits. Contains provisions on the development of tailored youth-driven transition plans; notification to youth on the location of necessary documents and any financial accounts open in their name; the development of a curriculum guided program for youth transitioning out of care; written and verbal notice on a youth's scheduled Successful Transition to Adulthood Review (STAR) hearings; requirements on residential treatment centers, group homes, transitional living programs, and the Department to ensure a youth's attendance at a scheduled STAR hearing; and other matters. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning STAR hearings, requires the Department to allow a minor the opportunity to express to the court the minor's goals, preferences, and concerns regarding the minor's transition to independence. Requires the court to review and ensure the Department is in compliance with its statutory obligation to support the minor's meaningful engagement in STAR hearings.
Title
DCFS-YOUTH TRANSITIONS
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 2026-06-18 | Senate | Sent to the Governor |
| 2026-05-21 | Senate | Passed Both Houses |
| 2026-05-21 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 |
| 2026-05-19 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2026-05-19 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 2026-05-08 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 2026-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 2026-05-07 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy |
| 2026-05-06 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2026-05-05 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 2026-05-05 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000 |
| 2026-04-30 | House | Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet |
| 2026-04-27 | House | Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee |
| 2026-04-15 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura |
| 2026-04-14 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2026-04-14 | House | First Reading |
| 2026-04-14 | House | Chief House Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 2026-04-14 | House | Arrived in House |
| 2026-04-14 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. |
| 2026-04-14 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 |
| 2026-04-13 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Collins |
| 2026-03-26 | Senate | Recalled to Second Reading |
| 2026-03-25 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000 |
| 2026-03-25 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026 |
| 2026-03-24 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 2026-03-11 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026 |
| 2026-03-11 | Senate | Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000 |
| 2026-02-10 | Senate | Assigned to Judiciary |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins |
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 505 | 35.10 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 20 | 505 | 5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 20 | 527 | 15 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 20 | 527 | 5 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 705 | 405 | 2-28 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
| 705 | 405 | 2-28.2 | Amended Code | Citation Text |
