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Introduced
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
In Committee
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
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. 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. Provides that the policies shall not have the effect of excluding or discouraging a child from any program at the licensed day care center because of the actual or perceived immigration status of the child or the child's parent or guardian. Establishes enforcement provisions for violations of disclosure provisions. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Care Act of 1969 to provide protections for children and families in day care centers regarding immigration enforcement. The bill defines immigration enforcement action as any arrests or detentions by federal immigration authorities and establishes that licensed day care centers cannot disclose or threaten to disclose information about a child's or associated person's immigration status, except when required by law. Day care centers must create policies by January 2026 that ensure children are not excluded from programs based on immigration status, including a written plan for interacting with law enforcement that designates private spaces and a primary contact person. If a parent faces immigration enforcement, the day care center must release the child to designated emergency contacts or a person with a short-term guardian form. The bill requires the Department of Children and Family Services to provide online resources about family rights and preparedness. Day care centers must notify parents if immigration enforcement occurs near the facility and update their late pick-up policies to ensure diligent attempts to contact emergency contacts. Violations of the bill's provisions can result in licensing penalties, with formal violations for disclosure of immigration status without legal requirement.
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 10/29/2025)
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