HB2907 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

CHILD WELFARE DISCLOSURE ACT
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254
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
DateChamberAction
2/05/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
2/06/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2025HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/07/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
3/11/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-001-000
3/12/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford
3/25/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/02/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
4/02/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
4/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
4/09/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
4/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
4/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Child Welfare
5/07/2025SenateDo Pass Child Welfare; 008-000-000
5/07/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/08/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/26/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
5/31/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254