DHS-OIG INVESTIGATIONS
- Introduced Jan 29, 2026
- In committee Jan 29, 2026
- Passed the Senate Next
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Department of Human Services Act. In the definition of "material obstruction of an investigation", defines the term to mean the intentional failure to timely report an allegation to the hotline or the interference (rather than purposeful interference) with an investigation of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation for the purpose of obstructing an Office of the…
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Amends the Department of Human Services Act. In the definition of "material obstruction of an investigation", defines the term to mean the intentional failure to timely report an allegation to the hotline or the interference (rather than purposeful interference) with an investigation of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation for the purpose of obstructing an Office of the Inspector General investigation. Provides that such material obstruction may include, but is not limited to, delaying or withholding reports of allegations to the hotline for the purpose of obstructing an Office of the Inspector General investigation; the withholding or altering of documentation or recorded evidence when reporting an allegation to the hotline or during an investigation; influencing, threatening, or impeding a victim's, complainant's, or required reporter's report of an allegation to the hotline or witness testimony during an investigation; or presenting untruthful information to the hotline or during an investigatory interview. Provides that any employee who fails to cooperate with an Office of the Inspector General investigation may also result in a finding of material obstruction of an investigation. Expands the list of employee conduct during an investigation that is in violation of the Act, including the failure to timely report an incident of abuse or material obstruction of an investigation committed by another employee. Makes changes to the definition of "presenting untruthful information".
Every action
14 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
- SenateFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeAssigned to Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
- CommitteeDo Pass Health and Human Services; 010-000-000 · Senate Health and Human Services
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 19, 2026
- SenateSecond Reading
- SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
- SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Health and Human Services · Senate Health and Human Services
- CommitteeSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Health and Human Services; 010-000-000 · Senate Health and Human Services
- SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
- CommitteeRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | Senate Health and Human Services | Health and Human Services - Do Pass | 10–0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Senate Health and Human Services | Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 - Health and Human Services - Recommend Do Adopt | 10–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
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Kimberly A. LightfordD Primary sponsor · District 4
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.