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IL HB4534

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Mussman

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to expand the definition of "abused child" related to grooming behavior
  • Changes grooming provision from requiring the criminal offense of grooming (as defined in Criminal Code of 2012) to the broader act of grooming for establishing or attempting to establish a romantic or sexual relationship
  • Applies to grooming committed by a parent, immediate family member, person responsible for the child's welfare, household resident, or paramour of the child's parent
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING

Last Action

Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Adoption & Child Welfare2/17/2026
Rules1/30/2026

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