IllinoisHB4388104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

JUV CT-DCFS-INDICATED FINDINGS

Sponsored By: Jed Davis (Republican)

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Summary

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Credible Evidence Verification Act. Provides that at an adjudicatory hearing for an abused or neglected minor, the court shall make a specific finding on whether the Department of Children and Family Services' indicated report of abuse or neglect is supported by credible evidence. Provides that if the court finds that credible evidence does not exist, then: (1) the indicated report shall be reversed and deemed "unfounded"; (2) the Department of Children and Family Services shall correct the Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System database within 7 days; (3) the Department of Children and Family Services shall notify the subject in writing of the reversal; (4) the Department of Children and Family Services shall notify any employer or licensing agency known to have received the indication; and (5) the subject shall receive a certified order that the subject is eligible for employment and licensure in occupations involving the care or education of minors under 18 years of age. Provides that the court may issue a contempt citation to the Department of Children and Family Services for failure of the Department to comply with this provision. Contains a findings provision. Effective January 1, 2027.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jed Davis

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

    1/14/2026House
  2. First Reading

    1/14/2026House
  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

    1/12/2026House

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