HB 4599 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

DCFS-BURIAL COST REIMBURSEMENT

Summary
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Nautica Horton Act. Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to reimburse a deceased minor's parent or any other relative for the cost of any funeral and burial or cremation services charged to or paid by the parent or relative if the minor's death occurred while the minor was under the care of or receiving services from the Department and the parent or relative lacks the resources to assume such costs.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Feb 17, 2026
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Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Maurice West
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