Illinois · House Resolution 196 · 103rd General Assembly

DCFS-EQUINE THERAPY

HR 196 Sponsored by Jay Hoffman Died in committee

  1. Introduced Apr 14, 2023
  2. In committee Apr 18, 2023
  3. Died  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Recognizes the benefits that equine therapy can have on the lives of children, especially those that have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. Urges the Department of Children and Family Services to consider implementing an equine therapy pilot program in order to help children process trauma and address their behavioral and emotional needs.

Every action

7 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
  2. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  3. CommitteeAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee · House Adoption & Child Welfare
  4. CommitteeRecommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 013-000-000 · House Adoption & Child Welfare
  5. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Resolutions
  6. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. HouseSession Sine Die

Roll calls

1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
May 9, 2023 House Adoption & Child Welfare Adoption & Child Welfare - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

Not voting · 1

 Passed 13–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.