DHFS-INSPECTOR GENERAL
- Introduced Feb 3, 2026
- In committee Feb 3, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Administration Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services' Inspector General to, at the request of the Secretary of Early Childhood, exercise one or more specified statutory powers as if those powers related to the Department of Early Childhood. Requires the Inspector General to report his or her findings to the Secretary of Early Childhood.
Every action
9 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Education · Senate Education
- CommitteeDo Pass Education; 012-000-000 · Senate Education
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Senate Education | Education - Do Pass | Passed 12–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Lakesia CollinsD Primary sponsor · District 5
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.