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IL HB5015
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tony McCombie
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AI Summary
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Requires Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees and applicants to self-report any new criminal history record information within 30 days of occurrence and complete an annual self-certification form confirming no updates to their criminal record.
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Extends the same 30-day self-reporting and annual certification requirements to employees and volunteers of child care facilities and non-licensed service providers under DCFS or Department of Early Childhood authority.
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Defines "employee" broadly to include all staff at child care facilities, including unlicensed contractual employees, substitutes, assistants, and support staff who have access to children.
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Amends both the Children and Family Services Act (20 ILCS 505/5) and the Child Care Act of 1969 (225 ILCS 10/4.1) to implement these criminal history reporting requirements.
Legislative Description
CHILD PROTECTION ACCOUNTABILIT
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026