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IllinoisHB2907104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

CHILD WELFARE DISCLOSURE ACT

Sponsored By: Michael Crawford (Democratic)

Became Law

adoption & child welfareassignmentschild welfare

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Easier visits and transport for parents

The law requires timely parent-child visits. Canceled or postponed visits are rescheduled quickly. Visits take place in a comfortable, family-like setting when possible. DCFS provides or arranges transportation help when needed for meetings and visits. All of this follows State law, DCFS rules, and court orders.

Fair treatment and no retaliation for parents

You must be treated with dignity and respect. DCFS cannot use your financial situation to remove your child or to deny reunification. You are consulted on your child’s hair care plan unless it goes against the child’s wishes. You are protected from retaliation when you assert your rights. State law, DCFS rules, and court orders still apply.

Stronger voice in your child's case

DCFS gives you a copy of this Act when your case opens or at your first contact. You are encouraged to help create and change your service plan, and you can request plan changes or a child and family team meeting. DCFS must give you the supervisor’s contact, answer your messages on time, and set meetings so you can attend. You are notified and invited to medical and school meetings, and you can talk with the substitute caregiver when feasible. All of this follows State law, DCFS rules, and court orders.

Parents included in placement decisions

If placement is needed, DCFS consults you about placing your child with relatives. If you are a non-custodial parent, DCFS assesses and considers you for custody before taking protective custody.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Jawaharial Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kyle Moore

    Republican • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Michael E. Hastings

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle Mussman

    Democratic • House

  • Napoleon Harris, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Patrick Sheehan

    Republican • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Sara Feigenholtz

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sonya M. Harper

    Democratic • House

  • Steven Reick

    Republican • House

  • Suzanne M. Ness

    Democratic • House

  • Terra Costa Howard

    Democratic • House

  • Tom Weber

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 198 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Child Welfare;

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 111 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;

Yes: 11 • No: 0

House vote • 3/11/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

    5/31/2025Senate

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/26/2025Senate

  7. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  8. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/22/2025Senate

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

    5/22/2025Senate

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  13. Second Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  15. Do Pass Child Welfare; 008-000-000

    5/7/2025Senate

  16. Assigned to Child Welfare

    4/29/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2025Senate

  18. First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  19. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

    4/14/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  21. Arrive in Senate

    4/14/2025Senate

  22. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

    4/10/2025House

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/10/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    4/10/2025House

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    4/10/2025House

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