Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

HB1798      — DCFS-FOSTER PARENT-RECORDS CHK

Last action — Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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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.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Weber

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1798      do?
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.
Who sponsors HB1798     ?
HB1798      is sponsored by Tom Weber (Republican), Steven Reick (Republican), and Nicole La Ha (Republican).
What is the current status of HB1798     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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