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Yes: 211 • No: 108
IllinoisHB4966104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
DCFS-SECURE ACT
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Summary
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Safeguards to Ensure Continuity and Uphold Rights and Equity (SECURE) Act. Sets forth several legislative findings, including that (i) Illinois retains a non-delegable duty to safeguard the safety, health, dignity, and well-being of all youth in the care or custody of the Department of Children and Family Services, and (ii) the Department must respect and meaningfully consider a youth's expressed preferences in placement options while conducting transparent, individualized risk assessments. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Adds provisions concerning case plans for youth in care and the specific tasks and responsibilities a caregiver must complete to ensure each youth is provided with safe, proper, and supportive care based on the youth's needs and best interests, including, but not limited to, the youth's protected characteristics as defined under the Illinois Human Rights Act. Contains provisions concerning requirements for interstate placements of youth age 8 or older, including, but not limited to: protecting a youth's access to lawful health care and civil immunities for Department employees who protect a youth's access to lawful health care; individualized assessments on the suitability and risks of the proposed interstate placement; ongoing Illinois-based case worker contact and monitoring; and a prohibition on consent to conversion therapy. Contains provisions on youth requested in-state or out-of-state placement and other related matters; annual Department reports on out-of-state placements; performance audits; private right of action; and other matters. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969 by adding provisions on supportive care for youth in care; youth-directed placement rights; licensure and contractual compliance. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds provisions on the appointment of an attorney for a youth in care with special needs; required Department attestations on caregiver conduct when a youth is placed in an out-of-state residential treatment center; assessments and monitoring for minors in out-of-state placements; and other matters. Effective July 1, 2027.
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More court review for out-of-state placements
Beginning January 1, 2028, DCFS must report to the court about qualifying out-of-state placements for youth age 8 or older, including why the placement is needed and the youth’s views. Reports are due 5 days before a compact request, 60 days after a youth in a covered placement turns 8, or near certain placement changes or approvals, whichever comes first. The report rule excludes youth in parental custody; a transition rule begins March 1, 2028 for some earlier placements. Courts must appoint an attorney for a qualifying youth without one when DCFS says counsel is needed. DCFS must also explain how it checked an out-of-state treatment center before seeking placement.
More family placements for children in care
Beginning January 1, 2028, DCFS must favor safe, suitable relative placements when they serve a child’s best interests and generally place siblings together. DCFS must search for adult relatives, notify them about care and contact options, and explain how relatives can challenge a placement denial. A relative may receive an initial placement before certification after required screening and home checks. For some youth age 13 or older whose parental rights ended at least 3 years earlier, DCFS must try to locate the parent if the youth lacks a placement likely to provide permanency; a court can excuse that effort.
More privacy for youth in care
Beginning January 1, 2028, DCFS must tell youth when sensitive identity information may be shared and explain this before or during relevant conversations. If a youth shares the information first, DCFS must explain within 14 days. DCFS must generally keep the information out of family summaries and siblings’ records unless it matters to safety, placement, or permanency. When disclosure is required by federal law or a court order, DCFS must share only what is needed and notify the youth when allowed. DCFS must limit staff access, restrict third-party use, and prevent efforts to identify people in de-identified information.
Safer out-of-state placements for youth
Beginning January 1, 2028, DCFS must assess out-of-state placements for youth age 8 or older and consider their needs, views, and safety risks. Illinois caseworkers must speak privately with each youth at least monthly and visit foster or relative homes twice a year, or residential homes every three months. DCFS must keep checking the placement and plan for health care and steps to protect access to care under Illinois law. DCFS employees and providers are protected from discipline or liability solely for coordinating lawful health care in good faith as part of their duties.
Stronger rights for youth in care
Beginning January 1, 2028, DCFS, providers, and caregivers must support each youth’s safety, dignity, and case plan. They cannot discriminate against, harass, or retaliate against youth for protected traits, or block services in the plan for those reasons. DCFS must give youth an accessible written rights notice when they enter care and every six months. Courts must hold a hearing within 10 days after notice of an alleged rights violation and can order corrective steps. Planned placement changes usually require 10 days’ written notice, unless staying poses an imminent risk of harm.
Safer out-of-state placements for youth
For youth age 8 or older, DCFS must decline an out-of-state placement when it finds an unmanageable risk of harm and the youth does not support the placement. DCFS cannot tell the placement that the youth withheld support. Courts must review whether out-of-state placements remain right for the youth’s health, safety, and best interest. At hearings for youth in out-of-state residential treatment, DCFS must describe relevant efforts to monitor and reduce risks, consistent with its privacy rules.
More family details in permanency reviews
Permanency reports must describe ongoing efforts to find family and involve relatives. Reports must include a minor’s placement preferences. When certain permanency goals are not in the minor’s best interests, reports must also cover discussions of guardianship and adoption and identify people who may offer a permanent home.
Payments for relative caregiver homes
Beginning January 1, 2028, relative caregiver homes receive payments under the Act. The law removes the July 1, 2025 payment deadline, but does not state payment amounts or a new payment schedule.
More court oversight of child placements
Courts must consider qualifying relative homes when choosing certain permanency goals. They must review family-finding plans and order changes when a plan is not in the child’s best interest. Reports must identify people who can provide guardianship or adoption, or describe family-finding efforts if none are available. Beginning January 1, 2028, courts must also hold transition-to-adulthood reviews for minors in DCFS custody under an order made under the Act.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/31/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs
Yes: 75 • No: 40
House vote • 5/30/2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
Senate vote • 5/29/2026
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 35 • No: 19
Senate vote • 5/13/2026
Do Pass as Amended Judiciary;
Yes: 6 • No: 3
House vote • 4/16/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
House vote • 4/16/2026
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed
Yes: 71 • No: 34
House vote • 3/24/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;
Yes: 8 • No: 4
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0559
7/10/2026HouseEffective Date July 10, 2026
7/10/2026HouseGovernor Approved
7/10/2026HouseSent to the Governor
6/26/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
6/1/2026SenatePassed Both Houses
5/31/2026HouseHouse Concurs
5/31/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 075-040-000
5/31/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
5/31/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000
5/30/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
5/29/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/29/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
5/29/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/29/2026HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
5/29/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
5/29/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/29/2026HouseArrived in House
5/29/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
5/29/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 035-019-000
5/29/2026SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
5/22/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
5/21/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
5/20/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
5/19/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/19/2026Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1
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