Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

HR0905      — KIND ACT IMPLEMENTATION

Last action — Resolution Adopted

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill urges continued implementation and support for the KIND Act to assist children and families.

This measure acknowledges the progress of the KIND Act and encourages the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to enhance its implementation. It also calls for additional training and resources for staff and judicial education related to the Act.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill supports initiatives aimed at keeping families together and improving resources for kinship care.

Summary

Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Resolution Adopted

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of Resolutions

  6. Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness

  16. Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 12 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (12)

Not signed on (170)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR0905      do?
Acknowledges the accomplishments and implementation progress of the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act. Urges the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to aggressively continue implementation of the KIND Act to deliver permanency to more children and to keep families together even when reunification is not possible. Urges DCFS to execute needed revisions to Rule 415 one year after all statutory provisions went into effect. Urges DCFS to actively pursue the recently announced federal funding opportunities by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children & Families to support kinship navigator services and to bolster the implementation of the KIND Act. Urges DCFS to provide continual, updated training opportunities and resource materials for staff. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to provide effective statewide judicial education on the KIND Act. Supports the judiciary's efforts to diligently implement the components of the KIND Act.
Who sponsors HR0905     ?
HR0905      is sponsored by Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Suzanne M. Ness (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), and Maurice A. West, II (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR0905     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced May 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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