UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN House SponsorsRep. Lilian Jiménez, Kevin John Olickal, Dagmara Avelar and Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate New Act Creates the Dependency Determinations for Unaccompanied Children Act. Creates a process for an unaccompanied child in the custody of the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement housed in Illinois who is alleged to have been abused, neglected, or abandoned by one or both parents to file a petition seeking a finding of dependency under the Act. Provides that a child declared dependent is eligible for oversight and services as ordered by the court and may be referred for psychological, educational, medical, or social services deemed necessary as a result of parental abuse, abandonment, or neglect or for protection against trafficking or domestic violence. Defines terms. Makes legislative findings. Effective immediately. 2/3/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lilian Jiménez 2/6/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/6/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee 3/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 012-005-000 3/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal 3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar 3/26/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz