2025-2026 Regular SessionIllinois Legislature

HB1798: DCFS-FOSTER PARENT-RECORDS CHK

Legislative Summary

Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that final approval for placement of a child with a prospective foster or adoptive parent shall not be granted if a criminal records background check reveals the prospective foster or adoptive parent has a felony conviction for human trafficking or sex trafficking. Effective immediately.

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Bill History

1/27/2025
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
First Reading
House of Representatives
1/28/2025
Referred to Rules Committee
House of Representatives
3/6/2025
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
House of Representatives
3/17/2025
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(1/27/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Rules(House of Representatives)

Sponsors

Republican: 3

Primary Sponsor

Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Republican

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text1/27/2025147.1 KB