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IL SB2050

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2009

Primary Sponsor

Dan Kotowski

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "abused child" in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to apply to acts committed by "any person" rather than limiting it to parents, family members, or caregivers.

  • Expands the scope of child abuse to include harmful acts by individuals in positions of trust such as health care professionals, educational personnel, clergy, and recreational supervisors.

  • Maintains existing categories of abuse including physical injury, sexual offenses, torture, excessive corporal punishment, female genital mutilation, and unlawful distribution of controlled substances to children.

  • Preserves exemptions for children relinquished under the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act and for prescribed medications administered in compliance with prescriptions.

Legislative Description

ABUSED CHILD-DEFINITION

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

3/13/2009

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/13/2009
Human Services3/4/2009
Assignments2/20/2009

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