Bill Status of SB 2446   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  CHILD CARE BACKGROUND CHECK

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Adriane Johnson, David Koehler and Robert Peters

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 10/4.1from Ch. 23, par. 2214.1
225 ILCS 10/5from Ch. 23, par. 2215
225 ILCS 10/5.01
225 ILCS 10/7.10
225 ILCS 10/9.1c
325 ILCS 50/5from Ch. 23, par. 2285

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. In provisions concerning criminal background investigations, makes changes regarding the Department who regulates background checks, the background check that a potential employee is required to complete, and the supervision required for an employee pending completion of a background check. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall establish a secure background check portal that is accessible to applicants, child care staff, human resources representatives, and day care licensing representatives no later than July 1, 2026. Sets forth requirements for the background check portal. In provisions concerning any examinations conducted by the Department, provides that full monitoring and inspection reports, along with any corrective actions taken by the provider, shall be posted in plain language within 30 days from the creation of the report on the Department's consumer education website. Provides that, in the report that the Department provide to the General Assembly on its progress in meeting performance measures and goals related to child day care licensing, the Department shall include details regarding the processing of background checks, including the average number of days it takes for the background check unit to complete a series of background checks and issue a background check clearance required under the Child Care and Development Block Grant. Makes other changes. Amends the Missing Children Records Act. Provides that, by September 30, 2025, the Illinois State Police shall publish a list of acceptable governmental documentation that provides satisfactory proof of a child's identity and age. Provides that a grace period of up to 90 calendar days from the first date of attendance should be allowed for the person enrolling the child to provide any other reliable proof that has been identified.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/7/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
  2/7/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/7/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  3/7/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  3/18/2025SenateAssigned to Child Welfare
  3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson
  3/18/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Child Welfare
  3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  4/2/2025SenatePostponed - Child Welfare
  4/4/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  4/11/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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