HB4242Introduced in the House
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Introduced by Regan Deering, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. In provisions concerning written notification to specified persons on the final determination of an indicated finding of abuse or neglect, requires the Department of Children and Family Services to include in such notification: (1) a statement of the allegation and the indicated finding; (2) the length of time the indicated finding shall be maintained in the State Central Register; (3) notice of the right to request an administrative appeal of the indicated finding; (4) the time period within which an administrative appeal must be requested; (5) the manner in which to request an administrative appeal; and (6) notice of the right to request a copy of the investigative file that pertains to the subject, including the manner in which such a request may be made, regardless of whether the subject requests an administrative appeal, and that any records provided are subject to redaction or withholding as required by State or federal law.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0597
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Child Welfare Committee · May 5, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Seth Lewis | 24 | Yes |
| Karina Villa | 25 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Mary Edly-Allen | 31 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Doris Turner | 48 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; by Voice Vote
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Child Welfare
Do Pass Child Welfare; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0597
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