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 Bill Status of HB0010  104th General Assembly


Short Description:  DCFS-LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER KIDS

House Sponsors
Rep. Margaret Croke and Harry Benton

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 521/5
20 ILCS 521/15 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Foster Children's Bill of Rights Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to: (1) establish and maintain a decentralized supply of luggage to be used to transport the belongings of any child in the foster care system; and (2) develop procedures for the storage and distribution of luggage. Requires the Department to provide luggage to a child who is being removed from home or changing placement. Requires the Department, subject to appropriation, to purchase luggage that cannot otherwise be provided through grant or donation to ensure a sufficient supply of luggage for foster children. Provides that the Department shall submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly that summarizes: (i) the number of times a trash bag was used to transport a foster child's personal belongings and the reasons the Department failed to provide the child with appropriate luggage; and (ii) the Department's supply inventory and inventory management practices for its luggage supply.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  12/2/2024HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. Margaret Croke
  1/9/2025HouseFirst Reading
  1/9/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton

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