DCFS-ABUSED CHILD-GROOMING

Summary

The bill amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act so a child is deemed abused when a parent, close relative, caregiver, housemate, or the parent’s romantic partner grooms the child for a romantic or sexual relationship. The change takes effect immediately, widening the range of adults who can be reported as abusers.

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