HB4992

CHILD ABUSE NOTICE-LIBRARIES

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4992 mandates public libraries and gun shops to display a notice about child abuse and suicide prevention.

HB4992 amends the Child Abuse Notice Act to require public libraries and gun shops to post a notice about child abuse and suicide prevention. The notice, developed by the Department of Children and Family Services, must include information on physical and sexual abuse, reporting procedures, and contact details for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, and Safe2Help Illinois. The notice must be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, written in a 16-point font, and available in English, Spanish, and another language if mandated by the federal Voting Rights Act.

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History

Feb 6

House

First Reading

Feb 6

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 4

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II