IL HB4643

Expands the definition of "material obstruction of an investigation" to include intentional failure to timely report allegations to the DHS Office of Inspector General hotline, not just interference with ongoing investigations

Lowers the threshold for obstruction from "purposeful interference" to "interference" with investigations of physical abuse, sexual abuse, mental abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation

Adds specific obstruction examples including delaying reports to the hotline, withholding or altering documentation when reporting allegations, influencing or threatening victims or complainants before they report, and presenting untruthful information to the hotline

Employees who fail to cooperate with OIG investigations may receive a finding of material obstruction, and employees can be found in violation for failing to report abuse incidents committed by other employees

Modifies "presenting untruthful information" to include false statements made when reporting allegations to the hotline, not just during investigations