Senate
Apr 22, 2026

CHILD Act of 2025

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The CHILD Act of 2025 updates a 1993 law to let businesses and groups that help kids and vulnerable people check criminal backgrounds of their contractors and people they license or certify to give care. Key impacts: Kids and weak groups like the elderly benefit by staying safer from criminals. Contractors and care providers must pass checks, which might slow...

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Bill Progress

Passed Senate, sent to House

Introduced(4/30/25)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

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Mr. Durbin

Senate (D) Illinois

Cosponsors (3)

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Held at the desk.

Apr 22, 2026

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