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Introduced
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
In Committee
10/28/2025
10/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that a licensed day care center shall not disclose or threaten to disclose to any other person, entity, or agency information regarding or relating to the actual or perceived citizenship or immigration status of a child or an associated person, unless disclosure is required by State or federal law. Provides that a licensed day care center shall not consent to entry to its premises by a law enforcement agent for immigration enforcement action unless the law enforcement agent provides valid identification and a signed judicial warrant or order or subpoena to enter the facility. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services or the Department of Early Childhood, as is applicable, to make available on its website specified resources for families. Provides that, if a child's parent or guardian directly faces immigration enforcement action, a licensed day care center shall use the child's emergency contact information and release the child to the persons designated as the child's emergency contacts or into the custody of an individual who presents a properly executed appointment of short-term guardian form on behalf of the child. Sets forth provisions requiring a licensed day care center to adopt certain policies concerning consent to disclosure. Establishes enforcement provisions for violations of disclosure provisions. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to establish protections for children and families in licensed day care centers regarding immigration enforcement. The bill defines key terms like "civil immigration warrant" and "immigration enforcement action," and sets clear guidelines for how day care centers must handle potential immigration-related interactions. Specifically, day care centers are prohibited from disclosing a child's or associated person's immigration status to any entity unless required by law, and they cannot allow law enforcement agents to enter their premises for immigration enforcement without a valid judicial warrant or order. The bill requires day care centers to develop policies by January 1, 2026 that include procedures for notifying parents about information requests, updating emergency contact lists, and managing scenarios where a parent might face immigration enforcement. If a parent is directly facing immigration enforcement, the day care center must release the child to emergency contacts or a designated short-term guardian. The Department of Children and Family Services must also provide online resources to help families understand their rights and prepare for potential immigration challenges. Violations of the bill's provisions may result in formal licensing violations, with the goal of protecting vulnerable children and families from potential immigration-related disruptions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 10/28/2025)
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