HB4966 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCFS-SECURE ACT
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Judiciary
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/6a  from Ch. 23, par. 5006a
20 ILCS 505/7  from Ch. 23, par. 5007
20 ILCS 505/7.29 new  
20 ILCS 505/7.30 new  
20 ILCS 505/7.31 new  
20 ILCS 505/7.32 new  
20 ILCS 505/7.33 new  
225 ILCS 10/8.1b new  
705 ILCS 405/2-17.5 new  
705 ILCS 405/2-27.2  
705 ILCS 405/2-27.4 new  
705 ILCS 405/2-28  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 505/7.32 new  
20 ILCS 505/7.33 new  
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 505/4d  
20 ILCS 505/5g new  
20 ILCS 505/35.5  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. 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. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Adds provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to protect a child from unnecessary and unapproved disclosure of the child's sensitive identity information. Defines "sensitive identity information" to mean personal data that is linked or reasonably linkable to a child or youth and identifies the child's or youth's sexual orientation, as the term is defined the Illinois Human Rights Act. Contains provisions concerning a child-specific documentation requirement; internal electronic access controls; case plans based a youth's protected characteristics; caregiver responsibilities; Department, service provider, and caregiver conduct to prevent harmful treatment of youth; protecting access to lawful health care for youth placed outside the State of Illinois; ongoing duty for Illinois-based caseworker contact and monitoring of interstate placement; public transparency and accountability reporting; Inspector General recommendations concerning measures to be taken to remediate harm caused to a youth who experienced harm due to conduct violating the youth's protected characteristic; and other matters. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Adds provisions concerning supportive care for youth placed out-of-state; and licensure and contractual compliance. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds provisions concerning the assessment and monitoring of minors in out-of-state placements; direct case management, care, or placement violations; and other matters.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/24/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
4/09/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
4/09/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
4/09/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/09/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/09/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
4/09/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
4/09/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000
4/16/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseChair Rules Standard Debate
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 071-034-000
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary
4/28/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins