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Monday, July 27, 2026
Deering’s DCFS Transparency Bill Signed into Law

DECATUR, IL… State Rep. Regan Deering (R-Decatur) announced that her legislation strengthening transparency in Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) investigations has been signed into law. HB 4242…


Thursday, April 9, 2026
Deering’s HB 4242 Passes the House

State Rep. Regan Deering’s bill HB 4242 passed the House unanimously. The bill, HB 4242, requires DCFS to include written notification to the alleged perpetrator in an investigation on six…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Deering Bill to Improve Transparency in DCFS Investigations Clears Adoption Committee

SPRINGFIELD, IL… State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) passed legislation out of the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee that works to improve transparency in child abuse and neglect investigations conducted by…