SB3510Introduced in the Senate
CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. In provisions amending the Children's Advocacy Center Act, provides that MDT members shall access and share relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, so that professionals involved in the investigation can coordinate effectively, ensure the safety and well-being of the child, and support a thorough and informed investigation while protecting sensitive information (rather than work together, share information, and maintain confidentiality throughout the investigative process.) Further provides that Children's Advocacy Centers shall have a multidisciplinary, coordinated systems approach to investigation of child maltreatment. Provides that this approach shall include policy on multidisciplinary team collaboration and communication that requires coordination among applicable MDT members and establishes procedures for the exchange of information pertinent to investigation and the safety of the child to the extent permitted under applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, through secure and confidential methods. Further provides that the policy shall require that MDT members have access to, and share, relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws, to facilitate MDT coordination, support the investigative responsibilities of the agencies with statutory authority, promote the safety and well-being of the child, and support a thorough and informed investigation while protecting sensitive information. Further provides that the multidisciplinary, coordinated systems approach to the investigation of child maltreatment shall require that MDT members have access to, and share, relevant information related to an investigation to the extent authorized by applicable state and federal privacy and confidentiality laws and provide for that participation of appropriate MDT members, as relevant to the circumstances of the case. In provisions amending the Bill of Rights for Children, provides that the agency with statutory investigative authority shall notify a child and any parent or guardian of the right to request a forensic interview through the Children's Advocacy Center, subject to acceptance of the referral by the CAC, and that such right may be asserted by the child or the child's parent or guardian with the child's assent. Removes provisions amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. In provisions amending the Criminal Code of 2012, provides that a second or subsequent violation of provisions prohibiting endangering the life or safety of a child or a statute of any other state of an offense that is substantially equivalent to the offense of endangering the life or health of a child, is a Class 3 felony. In provisions amending the Bill of Rights for Children, makes changes to provisions concerning forensic interviews with children's advocacy centers.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0832
August 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 27, 2026
102
Yes
3
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
111 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 |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Postponed - Criminal Law
Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 007-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Morrison
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 30, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Criminal Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 070-036-000
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 009-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-003-000
Passed Both Houses
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0832
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