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IL HB4819
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Curtis Tarver
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AI Summary
- Creates the Commission on Strengthening Fathers and Families with up to 21 members, chaired by an appointee of the Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services, with at least 50% of members being parents
- Establishes the Strengthening Fathers and Families Initiative to increase awareness of challenges when children grow up without engaged fathers and identify strategies to overcome obstacles to father involvement
- Requires the Commission to develop comprehensive plans promoting father engagement, evaluate State programs and policies related to fatherhood, and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly
- Partners with the University of Illinois-Chicago's Lab for Empowerment and Advancement through Dad-Driven Research for data analysis and research support
- Creates the Fatherhood and Family Strengthening Fund in the State treasury to receive grants and contributions, with the Department of Human Services providing staffing support to the Commission
Legislative Description
STRENGTHENING FATHERS&FAMILIES
Last Action
Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations-Health and Human Services2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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