All Roll Calls
Yes: 119 • No: 2
IllinoisHB4539104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
DCFS-MINIMUM AGE-PERPETRATOR
Sponsored By: Barbara Hernandez (Democratic)
Passed
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.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Celina Villanueva
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 102 • No: 2 • Other: 1
House vote • 3/25/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee;
Yes: 5 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2026
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Referred to Assignments
4/10/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/10/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva
4/10/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2026SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-002-001
4/8/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/7/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/7/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/7/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
3/25/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
3/24/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
3/24/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2026HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
2/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/20/2026HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
2/11/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
1/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/30/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
1/22/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
House Amendment 1
House Amendment 2
Introduced
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