SB3196Introduced in the Senate
DCFS-YOUTH TRANSITIONS
Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to establish rules concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care, requires the Department to consult with the Statewide Youth Advisory Board to determine the effectiveness of existing programs, to identify new programming that supports youth transitions to independence, and to advise on how information about transitional services is communicated to youth in a clear, timely, and age-appropriate manner. Requires the Department to develop, by July 1, 2027, procedures setting forth a process by which: (i) a youth or a youth's representative can request an accounting or explanation of financial decisions made by the Department or child welfare contributing agency for any monies held on behalf of the youth; and (ii) the Department or child welfare contributing agency acknowledges receipt of the request, provides a written response within a defined period, and outlines steps for review or correction when an error or dispute regarding the accounting is identified. Requires the Department to ensure that each youth in care, if applicable, receives age-appropriate financial guidance designed to build financial literacy and informed decision-making regarding the youth's Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, veterans benefits, or Railroad Retirement benefits. Contains provisions on the development of tailored youth-driven transition plans; notification to youth on the location of necessary documents and any financial accounts open in their name; the development of a curriculum guided program for youth transitioning out of care; written and verbal notice on a youth's scheduled Successful Transition to Adulthood Review (STAR) hearings; requirements on residential treatment centers, group homes, transitional living programs, and the Department to ensure a youth's attendance at a scheduled STAR hearing; and other matters. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning STAR hearings, requires the Department to allow a minor the opportunity to express to the court the minor's goals, preferences, and concerns regarding the minor's transition to independence. Requires the court to review and ensure the Department is in compliance with its statutory obligation to support the minor's meaningful engagement in STAR hearings.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0833
August 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 21, 2026
111
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
112 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | 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 |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Collins
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Third Reading - Passed; 054-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
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
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0833
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