SB2936

DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING

Introduced·1/27/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB2936 amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include grooming for romantic or sexual relationships as a form of child abuse.

Illinois SB2936 amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to redefine "abused child" to include children subjected to grooming for romantic or sexual relationships. The bill specifies that grooming, as defined in the Criminal Code of 2012, constitutes child abuse. This change aims to protect children from being targeted for exploitative relationships. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins

Jan 27

Senate

First Reading

Jan 27

Senate

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