HB3169Introduced in the House
ANCRA-MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Introduced by Mary Canty, District 54
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that in any investigation in which the Department of Children and Family Services will request a professional's medical or forensic opinion about whether a child's presenting injury or medical condition may be the result of abuse or neglect, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to inform the parent or guardian of the following information within 24 hours after determining it will request such opinion: (i) that the Department will be requesting a professional to issue a medical or forensic opinion to inform its investigation; (ii) that the parent or guardian may seek, at his or her own expense, and submit to the Department a second medical or forensic opinion for consideration in the investigation at any time prior to the conclusion of the investigation; (iii) that any second medical or forensic opinion submitted to the Department will be considered as inculpatory or exculpatory evidence; (iv) that the parent or guardian may request and timely receive a copy of any medical or forensic professional's written opinion, submitted to the Department, as permitted to be released under State or federal law; and (v) any timeframes for the investigation process. Provides that on or before July 1, 2027, the Department shall post on its website an informational document in a format that can be easily downloaded and printed. Sets forth the information that must be included in the informational document; and requires the informational document to be prepared and posted in English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, and Arabic, and to be made available in additional languages upon request. Amends the Medical Patient Rights Act. Provides that when a minor patient is brought to a health care facility for evaluation, treatment, or care, the health care facility shall provide a parent or guardian who is accompanying such minor patient with a copy of the informational document prepared by the Department of Children and Family Services, in addition to any statement required under the Medical Patient Rights Act if applicable. Requires specified medical professionals who examine, treat, or provide care to a minor patient to inform a parent or guardian who has consented to care on behalf of that minor patient of the professional's name, profession, and specialty, and the professional's role in the overall care of the minor patient. Provides that the amendatory provisions shall not be interpreted or construed to diminish a minor patient's authority to consent to medical examination, treatment, or care otherwise provided under State law, or the privacy and confidentiality protections afforded by State or federal law to a minor patient who consents to medical examination, treatment, or care.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0586
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Executive Committee · May 6, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| William Cunningham | 18 | Yes |
| Cristina Castro | 22 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Susan Rezin | 38 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 008-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Chair Rules Standard Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Do Pass Executive; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0586
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