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 Bill Status of HB5097  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  HAIR CARE FOR YOUTH IN CARE

House Sponsors
Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet - Camille Y. Lilly, Katie Stuart, Dagmara Avelar, Laura Faver Dias, Lindsey LaPointe, Jenn Ladisch Douglass, Stephanie A. Kifowit, Maurice A. West, II and Sue Scherer

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Mike Simmons)

Hearings
Health and Human Services Hearing Apr 30 2024 3:00PM Capitol 400 Springfield, IL


Last Action
DateChamber Action
  4/24/2024SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/7.3b new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that every youth in care must have a Haircare Plan included in their case plan unless the youth explicitly indicates to the youth's caseworker that a Haircare Plan is not needed due to the youth's ability to maintain haircare without assistance. Provides that a caseworker or placement plan specialist must develop the Haircare Plan in consultation with the youth and parents. Provides that at a minimum, the Haircare Plan must address: (1) necessary haircare steps to be taken to preserve the youth's desired connection to their race, culture, gender, religion, and identity; (2) the desires of the youth as it pertains to the youth's hair; (3) the guidance and desires of the youth's parents, unless the parents cannot be contacted; and (4) steps to be taken specific to the youth's hair during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, lice infestations and scalp rashes and infections. Provides that by June 1, 2025, the Department of Children and Family Services must develop training for caregivers on how to provide culturally competent haircare. Provides that each time a youth is placed with a caregiver, the caregiver must sign a declaration stating that the caregiver has reviewed the training materials and will follow the Haircare Plan for the youth. Requires each Department office location to provide a list of affordable, accessible, and culturally competent haircare providers and resources in each of the Department's geographic regions. Requires the Department to adopt rules, by June 1, 2025, to facilitate the implementation of Haircare Plans.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
  2/8/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
  4/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  4/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  4/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  4/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  4/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jenn Ladisch Douglass
  4/2/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 014-000-000
  4/3/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/11/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/11/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/12/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  4/16/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-000-000
  4/17/2024SenateArrive in Senate
  4/17/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/17/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  4/17/2024SenateFirst Reading
  4/17/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/24/2024SenateAssigned to Health and Human Services

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