SB 3196
Illinois Senate•Passed
Summary
SB 3196, “DCFS-YOUTH TRANSITIONS”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 2, 2026 by Sen. Lakesia Collins (D) with 16 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Aug 10, 2026: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0833.
Record
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SB 3196 has 16 co-sponsors and 5 roll calls.
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to establish rules concerning transition planning for youth aging out of care, requires the Department to consult with the Statewide Youth Advisory Board to determine the effectiveness of existing programs, to identify new programming that supports youth transitions to independence, and to advise on how information about transitional services is communicated to youth in a clear, timely, and age-appropriate manner. Requires the Department to develop, by July 1, 2027, procedures setting forth a process by which: (i) a youth or a youth's representative can request an accounting or explanation of financial decisions made by the Department or child welfare contributing agency for any monies held on behalf of the youth; and (ii) the Department or child welfare contributing agency acknowledges receipt of the request, provides a written response within a defined period, and outlines steps for review or correction when an error or dispute regarding the accounting is identified. Requires the Department to ensure that each youth in care, if applicable, receives age-appropriate financial guidance designed to build financial literacy and informed decision-making regarding the youth's Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income benefits, veterans benefits, or Railroad Retirement benefits. Contains provisions on the development of tailored youth-driven transition plans; notification to youth on the location of necessary documents and any financial accounts open in their name; the development of a curriculum guided program for youth transitioning out of care; written and verbal notice on a youth's scheduled Successful Transition to Adulthood Review (STAR) hearings; requirements on residential treatment centers, group homes, transitional living programs, and the Department to ensure a youth's attendance at a scheduled STAR hearing; and other matters. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning STAR hearings, requires the Department to allow a minor the opportunity to express to the court the minor's goals, preferences, and concerns regarding the minor's transition to independence. Requires the court to review and ensure the Department is in compliance with its statutory obligation to support the minor's meaningful engagement in STAR hearings.
Sponsors
Sen. Lakesia Collins (D) sponsors SB 3196, and 16 members have co-sponsored it.
Sen. · D–5 · Sponsor
Sen. · D–17 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–3 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–27 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–11 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–7 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–20 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–6 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · R–37 · Co-sponsor
Sen. · D–43 · Co-sponsor
Committees
SB 3196 went before 4 committees: Assignments, Judiciary, Rules and Adoption & Child Welfare.
History
SB 3196 has taken 46 actions since Feb 2, 2026, the latest on Aug 10, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 10, 2026 | Senate | Governor Approved | ||
Aug 10, 2026 | Senate | Effective Date January 1, 2027 | ||
Aug 10, 2026 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0833 | ||
Jun 30, 2026 | Senate | Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen | ||
Jun 18, 2026 | Senate | Sent to the Governor |
Votes
SB 3196 went to 5 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on May 21, 2026 at 111–0.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2026 | House | House Third Reading | 111 | 0 | ||
May 5, 2026 | House | House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee | 12 | 0 | ||
Apr 14, 2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading | 54 | 0 | ||
Mar 25, 2026 | Senate | Senate Judiciary Committee | 8 | 0 | ||
Mar 11, 2026 | Senate | Senate Judiciary Committee | 9 | 0 |
Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com