- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 24
- Latest action
- May 27, 2022
What it does
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that upon receiving custody or guardianship of a youth in care, and at least annually thereafter, the Department of Children and Family Services shall determine whether the youth may be eligible for Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Veterans benefits. Provides that if it is determined that the youth may be eligible for benefits, the Department shall ensure that an application is filed on behalf of the youth. Requires the Department to ensure that any youth in care eligible for benefits beyond the age of 18 has a timely application filed. Requires the Department to immediately notify a youth over the age of 16,…
Where it stands
This bill passed and is now law.
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Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
- Lakesia Collins
- Robert Peters
- Anna Moeller
- Carol Ammons
- Celina Villanueva
- Christopher Belt
- Cristina Castro
- Cyril Nichols
- Dave Koehler
- Doris Turner
- Elgie Sims
- Jacqueline Y. Collins
- John Connor
- Kimberly Lightford
- Laura Murphy
- Lisa Hernandez
- Marcus Evans
- Mattie Hunter
- Maurice West
- Meg Loughran Cappel
- Patricia Van Pelt
- Robyn Gabel
- Sara Feigenholtz
- Suzanne Ness
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Where it goes next
Once a bill is decided, the questions are about what is done with it in Illinois.