HB3169 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ANCRA-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Executive
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
325 ILCS 5/7.4  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Sets forth certain protections that must be provided to the parent or guardian of a child at the center of an abuse or neglect investigation whenever the Department of Children and Family Services refers a child to a medical professional. Defines "medical professional". Provides that the medical professional must explain to the parent or guardian of the child, whenever the medical professional has direct contact with the child or the family of the child, that the medical professional is involved for the purpose of providing an opinion to the Department regarding whether the child's injury or condition is suspicious for child maltreatment. Provides that, in any investigation where a medical professional is providing a medical opinion to the Department, the Department shall inform the parent or guardian of the child at the center of an investigation: (i) of the right to request and receive a copy of the medical professional's opinion, including the basis for the opinion, and a copy of any written report the medical professional has provided to the Department; (ii) of the right to obtain, at the parent's or guardian's own expense, and submit to the Department a second medical opinion for consideration in the investigation at any time prior to the conclusion of the investigation; (iii) that any second medical opinion submitted to the Department prior to the Department rendering a final determination in the investigation will be considered as inculpatory or exculpatory evidence; and (iv) of the Department's time frames for the investigative process. Requires the Department to annually prepare and make available on the Department's Reports and Statistics webpage a report on the number of children or families referred by the Department to a medical professional as part of an investigation of abuse or neglect by the Department. Sets forth the information that must be contained in the annual reports. Provides that the first report must be posted within 9 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
325 ILCS 5/11.10 new  
410 ILCS 50/7.5 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that in any investigation in which the Department of Children and Family Services will request a professional's medical or forensic opinion about whether a child's presenting injury or medical condition may be the result of abuse or neglect, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to inform the parent or guardian of the following information within 24 hours after determining it will request such opinion: (i) that the Department will be requesting a professional to issue a medical or forensic opinion to inform its investigation; (ii) that the parent or guardian may seek, at his or her own expense, and submit to the Department a second medical or forensic opinion for consideration in the investigation at any time prior to the conclusion of the investigation; (iii) that any second medical or forensic opinion submitted to the Department will be considered as inculpatory or exculpatory evidence; (iv) that the parent or guardian may request and timely receive a copy of any medical or forensic professional's written opinion, submitted to the Department, as permitted to be released under State or federal law; and (v) any timeframes for the investigation process. Provides that on or before July 1, 2027, the Department shall post on its website an informational document in a format that can be easily downloaded and printed. Sets forth the information that must be included in the informational document; and requires the informational document to be prepared and posted in English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Arabic, and to be made available in additional languages upon request. Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that when a minor patient is brought to a health care facility for evaluation, treatment, or care, the health care facility shall provide a parent or guardian who is accompanying such minor patient with a copy of the informational document prepared by the Department of Children and Family Services, in addition to any statement required under the Medical Patient Rights Act if applicable. Requires specified medical professionals who examine, treat, or provide care to a minor patient to inform a parent or guardian who has consented to care on behalf of that minor patient of the professional's name, profession, and specialty, and the professional's role in the overall care of the minor patient. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be interpreted or construed to diminish a minor patient's authority to consent to medical examination, treatment, or care otherwise provided under State law, or the privacy and confidentiality protections afforded by State or federal law to a minor patient who consents to medical examination, treatment, or care.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
2/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
2/24/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/18/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000
3/19/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/13/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
4/14/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
4/14/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseChair Rules Standard Debate
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 110-000-000
4/17/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Executive