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IL HB4553

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joyce Mason

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires applicants for licensure as interscholastic athletic officials in Illinois to undergo fingerprint-based criminal history records checks through the Illinois State Police and FBI databases
  • Disqualifies applicants convicted of enumerated criminal or drug offenses, or any felony within 7 years of application (including equivalent offenses from other states or federal law)
  • Mandates checks of the Statewide Sex Offender Database and the Statewide Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Database, with rechecks required every 5 years for licensed officials
  • Prospective officials awaiting clearance must be supervised at all times by an individual who has passed all background check requirements
  • Effective July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

SCH ATHLETICS-OFFICIAL-CHECK

Last Action

Assigned to Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter School3/12/2026
Rules1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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