HR0905Introduced in the House
KIND ACT IMPLEMENTATION
Introduced by Marcus Evans, District 33
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.
Where it stands
Resolution Adopted
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee · May 26, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Olickal | 16 | Yes |
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Margaret DeLaRosa | 42 | Yes |
| Michelle Mussman | 56 | Yes |
| Steven Reick | 63 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Jed Davis | 75 | Yes |
| Norma Hernandez | 77 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Resolution Adopted
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