HB4599 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCFS-BURIAL COST REIMBURSEMENT
Last Action

2/03/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Nautica Horton Act. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to reimburse a deceased minor's parent or any other relative for the cost of any funeral and burial or cremation services charged to or paid by the parent or relative if the minor's death occurred while the minor was under the care of or receiving services from the Department and the parent or relative lacks the resources to assume such costs.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/26/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee