HB4534Introduced in the House
DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING
Introduced by Michelle Mussman, District 56
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the definition of "abused child" to include a child whose parent or immediate family member, or any person responsible for the child's welfare, or any individual residing in the same home as the child, or a paramour of the child's parent engages in a pattern of conduct or communications directed toward such child, meaning 2 or more instances of conduct or communication, that a reasonable person would understand as intended to groom, seduce, solicit, lure, or entice the child for the purpose of committing any sex offense or engaging in sexual misconduct against such child. Defines "sexual misconduct" to mean, but not be limited to, any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication or physical activity, by a person responsible for the child's welfare to establish a romantic or sexual relationship with the child. Provides that such conduct or communications may include, but is not limited to: (1) a sexual or romantic invitation; (2) dating or soliciting a date; (3) engaging in sexualized or romantic dialog; or (4) making sexually suggestive comments that are directed toward or with the child. Amends the School Code. In provisions concerning sexual misconduct in schools, provides that guidelines established for certain situations and all available methods for how to report staff-student boundary violations within a school and to external agencies must be posted on the website, if any, of each school district, charter school, or nonpublic school and must be included in any staff, student, and (instead of or) parent handbook provided by the school district, charter school, or nonpublic school (instead of nonpublic, nonsectarian elementary or secondary school). In provisions concerning an employment history review, requires a job applicant to provide the name, address, telephone number, and other relevant contact information of the applicant's current employer only if the applicant has direct contact with children or students at the applicant's current employer. Provides that for a licensed substitute teacher who is seeking employment in more than one school district, a school district's regional office of education or intermediate service center shall collect and, at the request of the substitute teacher, share specified information and records. Provides that a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review shall be limited to collecting such information and records and sharing the information and records with the school district, school districts, or other regional offices of education or intermediate service centers. Sets forth other provisions concerning a regional office of education's or intermediate service center's participation in the employment history review and how long the review remains valid. In provisions concerning comprehensive health education programs, provides that no student in pre-K through 8th grade shall be required to take or participate in any class or course providing instruction in recognizing and avoiding sexual abuse if the parent or guardian of the student submits written objection thereto; and refusal to take or participate in such class or course shall not negatively impact a student's academic standing. Requires each school to give not less than 5 days' written notice to the parents or guardians of such students before commencing the class or course.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0831
August 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026
117
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
117 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Assigned to Education
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Education
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Education; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 27, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 29, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure
Arrived in House
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Michelle Mussman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 012-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 117-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0831
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