HB4819

STRENGTHENING FATHERS&FAMILIES

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Establishes the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families to promote father involvement and family strengthening.

The Illinois HB4819 bill creates the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families, which aims to promote the recognition of the importance of both parents in their children's lives. The Commission will develop a comprehensive plan to increase awareness of the benefits of father involvement, identify obstacles to father engagement, and recommend strategies to overcome these barriers. The Commission will also evaluate state programs and policies related to fatherhood and family strengthening, and develop criteria for grants to support fatherhood and family strengthening projects.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 24

House

Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee

Feb 6

House

First Reading