HB4714

CHILDREN'S MENTAL HLTH ACT

Final Passage·5/19/26

Illinois HB4714 amends the Children's Mental Health Act to enhance the Children's Mental Health Partnership's duties and membership.

HB4714 amends the Children's Mental Health Act to modify the Children's Mental Health Partnership's duties. The Partnership will now review or facilitate needs assessments to understand challenges and gaps in programs, services, and policies related to diverse sexual orientations. It will also monitor policy development at local, state, and federal levels. The Partnership's membership expands to include up to 10 youth aged 16 to 25 and up to 4 representatives from community-based organizations focusing on youth mental health.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 19
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

10:00 AM

Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee Hearing

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Mental Health & Addiction Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

House

Sent to the Governor

May 19

Senate

Third Reading - Passed; 040-019-000

May 19

House

Passed Both Houses