SB2936 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING
Last Action

1/27/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors

Sen. Lakesia Collins
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In the definition of "abused child", provides that an abused child means a child whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child's welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a paramour of the child's parent commits the act of grooming a child for the purpose of establishing or attempting to establish a romantic or sexual relationship (rather than commits the offense of grooming, as defined in the Criminal Code of 2012). Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments