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HB4966Introduced in the House

DCFS-SECURE ACT

Passed

Introduced by Kelly Cassidy, District 14

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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 in the Illinois Human Rights Act. Contains provisions concerning a child-specific documentation requirement; internal electronic access controls; case plans based on 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. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0559

July 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

5 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026

75

Yes

40

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Kimberly Du Buclet5Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

  5. Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  14. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  16. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  17. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  18. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  19. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  43. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  44. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  45. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  46. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

  47. Second Reading - Short Debate

  48. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  49. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  50. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  51. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000

  54. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  55. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  56. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  57. Chair Rules Standard Debate

  58. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate

  59. Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 071-034-000

  60. Arrive in Senate

  61. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  62. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  63. First Reading

  64. Referred to Assignments

  65. Assigned to Judiciary

  66. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  67. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  68. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  69. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

  70. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  71. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  72. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  73. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  74. Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 006-003-000

  75. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2026

  76. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  77. Second Reading

  78. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  79. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  80. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  81. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  82. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  83. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  84. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  85. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  86. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  87. Third Reading - Passed; 035-019-000

  88. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  89. Arrived in House

  90. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1

  91. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  92. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  93. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  94. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

  95. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  96. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  97. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000

  98. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

  99. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 075-040-000

  100. House Concurs

  101. Passed Both Houses

  102. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  103. Sent to the Governor

  104. Governor Approved

  105. Effective Date July 10, 2026

  106. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0559

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