SB1504Introduced in the Senate
DCFS-YOUTH INDEPENDENCE GOAL
Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to prepare adolescents to successfully transition to independence, including transition planning for youth who qualify for a guardian as a person with a disability under the Probate Act of 1975. Requires the Department to establish rules and regulations concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care. Requires the Department to make reasonable efforts to develop an age and developmentally appropriate individualized youth-driven transition plan for each youth in care aged 15 and over to help such youth develop and strengthen those life skills that lead to successful adult living. Sets forth the various subject areas the youth-driven transition plan shall cover. Provides that the Department shall include the youth-driven transition plan in the youth's service plan; and make reasonable efforts to assist the youth in accomplishing the plan, to develop strategies to resolve barriers, and to ensure the youth is aware of any post-case closure supports and services and how to access such supports and services. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In a provision concerning children placed by the Department of Children and Family Services in a qualified residential treatment program, requires the Department to submit at each status and permanency hearing evidence detailing the Department's efforts to ensure the minor is engaged in age and developmentally appropriate activities to develop life skills, which may include extracurricular activities, coaching by caregivers, or instruction in individual or group settings. Requires juvenile courts to conduct Successful Transition to Adulthood Review (STAR) hearings to review the Department's efforts to ensure that minors are provided with opportunities to engage in individualized future-focused planning towards adulthood, to develop age-appropriate daily living skills to live successfully as adults, and if applicable, to be prepared to transition out of care at age 21. Provides that whenever a court grants a petition to reinstate wardship, the court shall schedule the case for a permanency hearing and a Successful Transition to Adulthood Review hearing, if applicable. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0107
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 21, 2025
111
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
111 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
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Postponed - Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 007-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 18, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 20, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Ellman
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0107
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