HB1912

DCFS-JAEDYN'S LAW

Introduced·1/29/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1912 mandates a stable living arrangement for youth in care under 18 to qualify for independent living services.

Illinois HB1912 amends the Children and Family Services Act to require the Department of Children and Family Services to establish a rule. This rule mandates that youth in care under 18 must demonstrate a stable and permanent living arrangement before becoming eligible for Jaedyn's Law. The rule must be implemented by January 1, 2026, and applies in addition to existing eligibility requirements for independent living and related services.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

Jan 29, 2025

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts