Illinois Senate Bill 3196
Session 104th
Dcfs-Youth Transitions
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
3196
State
Illinois
Session
104th
Motion Text
Judiciary, Amendment 1
Senate Roll Call Votes
Yes
Hills, Darby A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Didn't Vote
Summary
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.
Introduced
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03/27/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
03/26/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
03/26/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
03/26/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
03/26/2026
Senate
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
03/26/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
03/26/2026
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Collins
03/26/2026
Senate
Recalled to Second Reading
03/25/2026
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
03/25/2026
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
03/24/2026
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/24/2026
Senate
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
03/24/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026
03/24/2026
Senate
Second Reading
03/11/2026
Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
03/11/2026
Senate
Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
02/10/2026
Senate
Assigned to Judiciary
02/02/2026
Senate
Referred to Assignments
02/02/2026
Senate
First Reading
02/02/2026
Senate
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
Sources
IL Legislature
Record Created
Mar 2, 2026 9:50:24 PM
Record Updated
Mar 28, 2026 12:24:29 AM