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HB 4539

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: April 10, 2026.

DCFS-MINIMUM AGE-PERPETRATOR.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4539
Session 104
Status passed_lower
Committee Assignments
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-04-10
Summary

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."

Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-30 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-10 Status passed_lower
2026-04-10 Latest Action 4/10/2026 - Senate:
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