HB2945Introduced in the House
DCFS-CRIM CHECKS-SSN BAN
Introduced by Ryan Spain, District 73
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Prohibits the Department of Children and Family Services from requiring Department volunteers to list or provide their social security numbers on any form prescribed by the Department that authorizes a criminal history record or background check. Requires the Department to amend its rule on authorization forms in accordance with the amendatory Act. Excludes the social security number of a Department volunteer from the definition of "background information." Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that no person appointed to serve as a court appointed special advocate shall be required to list or provide his or her social security number on any form prescribed by the court that authorizes a criminal history record or background check.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
May 7, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ryan Spain
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
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