Senate Sponsors: COLLINS. Short description: DCFS PAY HLTH INS FOR ADOPTEES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to make grants to persons who adopt a child to pay the cost of health insurance for the adopted child for a period of 2 years after the date of the adoption if the child has certain preexisting conditions and the lack of a grant would subject the adopted child and adoptive parents to undue financial hardship. Requires the Department to establish eligibility criteria. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status