DCFS-SECURE ACT

Summary

The bill updates Illinois child‑welfare laws to require detailed case plans, caregiver duties, and respect for a youth’s placement preferences. It adds safeguards for out‑of‑state placements, including health‑care access, bans conversion therapy, and creates a private right of action. The changes aim to improve safety, dignity, and equity for children in the Department of Children and Family Services’ custody.

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