Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: Died 2 D cosponsors

HB 3959 — CHILD PROTECTIVE INVESTIGATOR

Last action — Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 11, 2021

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This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Amends the Child Protective Investigator and Child Welfare Specialist Certification Act of 1987. Provides that a bachelor's degree in criminal justice may be used to satisfy the educational requirement under the Act for any person who applies for certification as a child protective investigator.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 3959 now allows individuals with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice to qualify for certification as a child protective investigator. This change simplifies the educational requirements for those pursuing a career in child protection, broadening the pool of potential candidates. By making it easier for qualified individuals to enter this important field, the change aims to strengthen the child welfare system in Illinois.

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*LRB10115121KTG64246b* HB3959 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2020 HB3959 Introduced 11/12/2019, by Rep.
HB3959 Engrossed LRB101 15121 KTG 64246 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
Sue Scherer SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 420/5 from Ch.
111, par.
7655 Amends the Child Protective Investigator and Child Welfare Specialist Certification Act of 1987.
Provides that a bachelor's degree in criminal justice may be used to satisfy the educational requirement under the Act for any person who applies for certification as a child protective investigator.
LRB101 15121 KTG 64246 b A BILL FOR HB3959 LRB101 15121 KTG 64246 b AN ACT concerning regulation.
and (d) has a bachelor's degree in an area related to human services such as law enforcement, police science, criminology, social work, early childhood development or psychology, provided that this subsection (d) shall not apply to persons employed by the Department prior to the effective date of this HB3959 - 2 - LRB101 15121 KTG 64246 b Act.
and (d) has a bachelor's degree in an area related to human services such as law enforcement, police science, criminology, social work, early childhood development or psychology, provided that this subsection (d) shall not apply to persons employed by the Department prior to the effective date of this HB3959 Engrossed - 2 - LRB101 15121 KTG 64246 b Act.
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Action History

  1. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 11, 2021

  2. Second Reading

  3. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  4. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2021

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading January 10, 2021

  7. Approved for Consideration Assignments

  8. Re-referred to Assignments

  9. Assigned to Executive

  10. First Reading

  11. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  12. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading March 5, 2020

  13. Arrive in Senate

  14. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 090-011-003

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  16. Second Reading - Short Debate

  17. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  18. Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000

  19. Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sue Scherer

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 90 Yea · 11 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 18201
Democrat 326011
Unaffiliated 40305
Total 9011017
% of votes cast 76%9%0%14%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Reitz — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Batinick — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bourne — Yea
Brady — Yea
Bristow — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Burke — Yea
Butler — Yea
Caulkins — Yea
Connor — Yea
Turner — Yea
Marron — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Unes — Yea
Mazzochi — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
McDermed — Yea
Davis — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Wehrli — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Welter — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Wheeler — Yea
Willis — Yea
Frese — Yea
Yednock — Yea
Pappas — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Pizer — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Skillicorn — Nay
Carroll — Nay
Flowers — Nay
Hurley — Not Voting
Thapedi — Not Voting
Ramirez — Not Voting
Jones — Not Voting
Kalish — Not Voting
Costa Howard — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Nay
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Not Voting
Carol Ammons Democrat Nay
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Nay
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Not Voting
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Not Voting
Fred Crespo Democrat Nay
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Not Voting
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Nay
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Not Voting
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Nay
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Not Voting
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Not Voting
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

Subjects

public-safety education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 3959 do?
Amends the Child Protective Investigator and Child Welfare Specialist Certification Act of 1987. Provides that a bachelor's degree in criminal justice may be used to satisfy the educational requirement under the Act for any person who applies for certification as a child protective investigator.
Who sponsors HB 3959?
HB 3959 is sponsored by Sue Scherer (Democrat) and Don Harmon (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 3959?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 3959?
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