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This bill amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to expand the definition of who can be considered a perpetrator of child abuse. Specifically, the bill broadens the list of individuals who may be considered responsible for abuse to include a child's parent, the parent's paramour (romantic partner), or any other person who is 14 years of age or older and meets one of these criteria: responsible for the child's welfare, an immediate family member, or residing in the same home as the child. The previous definition was more limited in scope. This change is significant because it provides a more comprehensive approach to identifying potential perpetrators of child abuse, recognizing that abuse can come from various individuals in a child's life and not just traditional caregivers. The bill aims to strengthen child protection measures by allowing for a wider interpretation of who might pose a risk to a child's safety and well-being.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2032&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104