HB0871Introduced in the House
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Introduced by Amy Briel, District 76
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to conduct a criminal records background check prior to placement of a child with a relative or a prospective foster or adoptive parent, provides that final approval for placement shall not be granted if the background check reveals that the relative, prospective foster or adoptive parent, or any other adult living in the home has a felony conviction for human trafficking or sex trafficking. Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that the Department shall not approve a relative caregiver home for certification if a criminal background screening reveals that any adult living in the home has a felony conviction for human trafficking or sex trafficking. Effective July 1, 2025.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0165
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
115
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Re-assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-003-000
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Amy Briel
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Child Welfare
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Postponed - Child Welfare
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Child Welfare
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Child Welfare; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Amy Briel
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 115-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0165
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