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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends various Illinois statutes to standardize the terminology used for child care services, replacing "day care," "daycare," and "day-care" with "child care" across different acts. It specifically modifies the Child Care Act of 1969, updating definitions for "day care center," "part day child care facility," and "day care agency," and also revises provisions related to prohibitions on unlicensed practice, criminal background investigations, and advertisements. Additionally, the bill repeals exemptions from licensure for certain military-affiliated and foreign children's care facilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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