HB4890Introduced in the House
UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
Introduced by Lilian Jimenez, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the bill and makes these changes. Changes the definition and references from "dependency or dependent" to "dependency or dependent on the court". Defines "dependent on the court" to mean a child is under the jurisdiction of a "juvenile court", the child was adjudicated at any time by a court acting under the Act's authority as abused, neglected, or abandoned as defined in the Act, and the child is in need of oversight and supportive services as determined by the court. Defines "juvenile court" to mean a court located in the United States that has jurisdiction under state law to make judicial determinations concerning the custody, guardianship, abuse, neglect, dependency, or protection of a juvenile and is authorized to issue orders, make factual findings and determinations concerning such matters as parental reunification, best interest of minors, including such findings necessary to enable a child who files a petition under the Act to petition the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Provides that findings made under the Act may not be used in any manner that is inconsistent with existing law relating to the physical custody or placement of a minor child. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0462
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · May 19, 2026
54
Yes
5
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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. Lilian Jiménez
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 012-005-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 018-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 082-026-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Do Pass Executive; 010-002-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 12, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Third Reading - Passed; 054-005-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date June 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0462
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