HB4242 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCFS-NOTICE OF APPEAL PROCESS
Last Action
4/22/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Child Welfare
Hearings
Child Welfare Hearing May 5 2026 5:00PM Capitol 409 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
325 ILCS 5/7.12  from Ch. 23, par. 2057.12
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In a provision requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to provide specified persons with written notification of its final determination of an abuse or neglect report, requires such written notification to the alleged perpetrator to include a detailed list of all steps of the appeal process and a detailed checklist of what must be submitted for an appeal. Requires the Department to also send to the alleged perpetrator, parents, and personal or legal guardian of the alleged child victim, either electronically or by regular U.S. mail, a copy of all information in the case obtained by the Department during its investigation that is not otherwise prohibited from disclosure under State or federal law.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In provisions concerning written notification to specified persons on the final determination of an indicated finding of abuse or neglect, requires the Department of Children and Family Services to include in such notification: (1) a statement of the allegation and the indicated finding; (2) the length of time the indicated finding shall be maintained in the State Central Register; (3) notice of the right to request an administrative appeal of the indicated finding; (4) the time period within which an administrative appeal must be requested; (5) the manner in which to request an administrative appeal; and (6) notice of the right to request a copy of the investigative file that pertains to the subject, including the manner in which such a request may be made, regardless of whether the subject requests an administrative appeal, and that any records provided are subject to redaction or withholding as required by State or federal law.
Actions
DateChamberAction
12/17/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering
1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/11/2026HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote
3/24/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
3/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
3/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
3/25/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
3/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2026HouseRemoved Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/07/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/07/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
4/07/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
4/08/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/22/2026SenateAssigned to Child Welfare