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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as the Nautica Horton Act, amends the Children and Family Services Act to require the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to reimburse a deceased minor's parent or relative for funeral and burial or cremation costs if the minor died while in DCFS's care or receiving its services and the parent or relative cannot afford these expenses. Specifically, DCFS will cover the reasonable cost of burial or cremation services and provide at least $1,000 for funeral, visitation, reception, and similar services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/26/2026 114 and Virtual Room 1) (on 02/26/2026)
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