---
type: "Bill"
title: "CHILD CARE ACT-DAY CARE CENTER"
description: "Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that, for the purposes of defining \"day care center\", \"special activities programs\" includes programs or portions of programs that: (1) serve school-age children only; (2) are operated by an entity that is a local affiliate of a national organization and a non-profit as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (3) meet appropriate State or local health and fire safety standards and those of its associated national entity, including performing background checks on employees. Effective immediately."
jurisdiction: "us/states/il"
legislature: "Illinois General Assembly"
session: "99th"
identifier: "SB 2321"
citation: "Illinois SB 2321 (99th)"
classification: ["bill"]
subjects: []
status: "enacted"
primary_sponsors: []
version_count: 3
action_count: 94
vote_count: 2
first_action: "2016-01-27"
last_action: "2016-07-29"
source: "openstates"
source_identifier: "ocd-bill/6d310460-3d69-41c9-b791-7cc956a043bc"
source_url: "http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2321&GAID=13&DocTypeID=SB&LegId=93632&SessionID=88&GA=99"
source_hash: "36469c8ca14924c7a2a4bd9d921006f3f4d41b366fc3981a1f0db2bc9a87807a"
vintage: "2026-07-01"
source_snapshot: "https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump"
retrieved_at: "2026-07-06"
confidence: "reported"
tags: ["legislation", "bill", "us-il"]
---

# Illinois SB 2321 (99th) — CHILD CARE ACT-DAY CARE CENTER

Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Provides that, for the purposes of defining "day care center", "special activities programs" includes programs or portions of programs that: (1) serve school-age children only; (2) are operated by an entity that is a local affiliate of a national organization and a non-profit as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the federal Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and (3) meet appropriate State or local health and fire safety standards and those of its associated national entity, including performing background checks on employees. Effective immediately.

## Version chain

The bill's text revisions, in order — the diff chain from filing to enrollment.

1. **Introduced** (filed) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB2321&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=93632&DocNum=2321&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)
2. **Engrossed** (committee substitute) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB2321eng&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=93632&DocNum=2321&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)
3. **Enrolled** (enrolled) — [source](http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=09900SB2321enr&GA=99&SessionId=88&DocTypeId=SB&LegID=93632&DocNum=2321&GAID=13&Session=&print=true)

## Votes

- Third Reading — **53–0** (pass) · upper
- Third Reading — **110–0** (pass) · lower

## Sponsors

- Arthur Turner — cosponsor (person)
- Camille Y. Lilly — cosponsor (person)
- Cynthia Soto — cosponsor (person)
- Dave Syverson — primary (person)
- David R. Leitch — cosponsor (person)
- Elaine Nekritz — cosponsor (person)
- Elgie R. Sims, Jr. — cosponsor (person)
- Frances Ann Hurley — cosponsor (person)
- Gregory Harris — cosponsor (person)
- Jack D. Franks — cosponsor (person)
- Laura Fine — cosponsor (person)
- Linda Chapa LaVia — cosponsor (person)
- Michael D. Unes — cosponsor (person)
- Michael J. Zalewski — cosponsor (person)
- Michelle Mussman — cosponsor (person)
- Rita Mayfield — cosponsor (person)
- Robert Martwick — cosponsor (person)
- Robyn Gabel — cosponsor (person)
- Tom Demmer — cosponsor (person)

## Timeline

The legislative action history — every referral, reading, and vote.

- **2016-01-27** Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson `filing`
- **2016-01-27** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2016-01-27** Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-02-02** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
- **2016-02-03** Assigned to Human Services `referral-committee`
- **2016-02-09** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine
- **2016-02-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pat McGuire
- **2016-02-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
- **2016-02-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
- **2016-02-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Antonio Muñoz
- **2016-02-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Nybo
- **2016-02-16** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman
- **2016-02-17** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
- **2016-02-18** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
- **2016-02-18** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jim Oberweis
- **2016-02-24** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sue Rezin
- **2016-02-26** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
- **2016-02-29** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson `amendment-introduction`
- **2016-02-29** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-02-29** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
- **2016-03-01** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
- **2016-03-02** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services
- **2016-03-02** Postponed - Human Services
- **2016-03-16** Postponed - Human Services
- **2016-03-16** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Human Services
- **2016-04-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson `amendment-introduction`
- **2016-04-01** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-04-01** Sponsor Removed Sen. Heather A. Steans
- **2016-04-05** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Human Services
- **2016-04-05** Sponsor Removed Sen. Melinda Bush
- **2016-04-05** Sponsor Removed Sen. William R. Haine
- **2016-04-05** Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted `amendment-passage`
- **2016-04-06** Do Pass as Amended Human Services; 008-001-000 `committee-passage`
- **2016-04-06** Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 7, 2016
- **2016-04-06** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
- **2016-04-08** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-04-18** Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2016-04-18** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 19, 2016
- **2016-04-20** Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
- **2016-04-22** Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 13, 2016
- **2016-05-04** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson `amendment-introduction`
- **2016-05-04** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-05-09** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dave Syverson `amendment-introduction`
- **2016-05-09** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments `referral-committee`
- **2016-05-10** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Human Services
- **2016-05-10** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), this amendment will remain in the Committee on Assignments.
- **2016-05-11** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Human Services; 007-000-000
- **2016-05-11** Recalled to Second Reading `reading-2`
- **2016-05-11** Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; Syverson `amendment-passage`
- **2016-05-11** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
- **2016-05-11** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale A. Righter
- **2016-05-11** Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2016-05-11** Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) `amendment-failure`
- **2016-05-11** Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) `amendment-failure`
- **2016-05-11** Arrived in House `introduction`
- **2016-05-11** Chief House Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
- **2016-05-12** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
- **2016-05-12** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz
- **2016-05-12** First Reading `reading-1`
- **2016-05-12** Referred to Rules Committee `referral-committee`
- **2016-05-16** Assigned to Human Services Committee `referral-committee`
- **2016-05-16** Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 27, 2016
- **2016-05-17** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
- **2016-05-17** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. David R. Leitch
- **2016-05-17** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
- **2016-05-18** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
- **2016-05-18** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner
- **2016-05-19** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Demmer
- **2016-05-19** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael D. Unes
- **2016-05-20** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
- **2016-05-23** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
- **2016-05-24** Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 014-000-000 `committee-passage`
- **2016-05-25** Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregory Harris
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Martwick
- **2016-05-25** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
- **2016-05-25** Second Reading - Short Debate `reading-2`
- **2016-05-25** Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- **2016-05-26** Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000 `reading-3, passage`
- **2016-05-26** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Fred Crespo
- **2016-05-26** Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Fred Crespo
- **2016-05-26** Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie
- **2016-05-26** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto
- **2016-05-26** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
- **2016-05-26** Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
- **2016-05-26** Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
- **2016-05-26** Passed Both Houses
- **2016-06-24** Sent to the Governor `executive-receipt`
- **2016-07-29** Governor Approved `executive-signature`
- **2016-07-29** Effective Date July 29, 2016
- **2016-07-29** Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0699 `became-law`

## Source

OpenStates / OpenCivicData bulk snapshot [2026-07-01](https://data.openstates.org/daily/2026-07-01/public.pgdump); origin `ocd-bill/6d310460-3d69-41c9-b791-7cc956a043bc`. Confidence: reported (aggregated from official Illinois legislature records).