DCFS-EQUINE THERAPY
Summary
Recognizes the benefits that equine therapy can have on the lives of children, especially those that have experienced trauma, abuse, and neglect. Urges the Department of Children and Family Services to consider implementing an equine therapy pilot program in order to help children process trauma and address their behavioral and emotional needs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2023
Last action Jun 26, 2023
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jun 26, 2023
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 9, 2023
Lower · Passed
Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 013-000-000
lower
Apr 25, 2023
Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
lower
Apr 18, 2023
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jay Hoffman
DDemocratic
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