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HB2907 - 104th General Assembly
CHILD WELFARE DISCLOSURE ACT
Last Action
House Sponsors
Rep. Michael Crawford - Suzanne M. Ness - Jawaharial Williams - Gregg Johnson - Sonya M. Harper, Michelle Mussman, Terra Costa Howard, Lisa Davis, Steven Reick, Nicole La Ha, Janet Yang Rohr, Kyle Moore, Patrick Sheehan, Tom Weber, Nicolle Grasse, Matt Hanson and Rick RyanSenate Sponsors
(Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, Michael E. Hastings, Mary Edly-Allen, Kimberly A. Lightford and Napoleon Harris, III)Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents and Caregivers Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State that parents receiving intact family services or reunification services from the Illinois child welfare system have specified rights, including, but not limited to, the right to: (1) be treated with dignity and respect and as a valued member of the child welfare team; (2) be consulted about relative placement options for their children prior to placement in a foster home; (3) be notified and considered as a placement resource, as the noncustodial parent, prior to protective custody; (4) receive timely visitation with their children; (5) be provided a copy of the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents and Caregivers Act at the time of case opening for intact family services or reunification services; (6) participate in the development of the hair care plan for their child; and other enumerated rights. Effective immediately.
House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State that a parent involved with the Illinois child welfare system has specified rights, including, but not limited to, the right to: (1) be treated with dignity and respect and as a valued member of the child welfare team; (2) be consulted about relative placement options for the child if placement becomes necessary; (3) as it relates to a non-custodial parent, be assessed and considered for custody of the child prior to the Department of Children and Family Services taking protective custody; (4) receive timely visits with the child, subject to and in accordance with State law, all rules and procedures of the Department of Children and Family Services, and all applicable court orders; (5) be provided a copy of the Child Welfare Disclosure to Parents Act at the time of case opening or first contact with the Department of Children and Family Services; (6) be consulted in the development of the child's hair care plan, if not contrary to the child's wishes; and other enumerated rights. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 2/06/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee |
| 3/07/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman |
| 3/11/2025 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-001-000 |
| 3/12/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/02/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/02/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 4/07/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee |
| 4/08/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000 |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha |
| 4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber |
| 4/10/2025 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000 |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Child Welfare |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Child Welfare; 008-000-000 |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 5/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 5/26/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford |
| 5/31/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III |
| 6/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Effective Date August 15, 2025 |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254 |