HB2907Introduced in the House
CHILD WELFARE DISCLOSURE ACT
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion in Senate · May 22, 2025
58
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Child Welfare
Do Pass Child Welfare; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0254
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