HB4599 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCFS-BURIAL COST REIMBURSEMENT
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
Hearings
Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing Feb 26 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/60 new  
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
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee