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HB4539 - 104th General Assembly
DCFS-MINIMUM AGE-PERPETRATOR
Last Action
Hearings
Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing Mar 18 2026 3:00PM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, ILStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
325 ILCS 5/3from Ch. 23, par. 2053
325 ILCS 5/7.3from Ch. 23, par. 2057.3
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In the definition of "abused child", changes the list of persons who may be considered a perpetrator of abuse to include a child's parent, a parent's paramour, or any other person 14 years of age or older who is either responsible for the child's welfare, is an immediate family member, or resides in the same home as the child. Provides that, if the Department of Children and Family Services does not accept an abuse or neglect report for investigation on the sole basis that the alleged perpetrator is another person in the household under the age of 14, then the Department shall consider if there is reasonable cause to suspect that the alleged maltreatment is the result of blatant disregard on the part of an adult or agency who is an eligible perpetrator. Provides that, if so, the Department shall accept a report alleging abuse or neglect identifying the adult or agency as the alleged perpetrator. Permits the Department to also consider whether a child welfare service referral would be appropriate.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 1/30/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/30/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee |
| 2/20/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
| 2/20/2026 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |