ILLINOIS MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTES
CIVIL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
A child shall not be considered neglected solely because their parents, in good faith, choose to treat them with spiritual treatment alone.
Illinois Civil Statute:
A child shall not be considered neglected for the sole reason that the child’s parent or other person respon¬si¬ble for his or her welfare depends upon spiritual means through prayer alone for the treatment or cure of disease or remedial care as provided under Section 4 of this Act.
Illinois Consolidated Statutes, Chapter 325 §5/3 (in definitions)
A child whose parent, guardian or custodian in good faith selects and depends upon spiritual means through prayer alone for the treatment or cure of disease or remedial care may be considered neglected or abused, but not for the sole reason that his parent, guardian or custodian accepts and practices such beliefs.
Illinois Consolidated Statutes, Chapter 325 §5/4 (in reporting law)
CRIMINAL MEDICAL NEGLECT STATUTE
There is no religious exemption to criminal liability for parents failing to provide medical care based on faith.
Illinois Criminal Statute:
None