Question: how old do you have to be to legally babysit in illinois?
Answer: Right now, it's illegal in Illinois for someone under the age of 14 to babysit. In fact, it's considered neglect. House Bill 2334, nicknamed the “babysitting bill,” lowers that age to 12, WREX reported. If a child is left with someone under the age of 14 for "an unreasonable amount of time" it's considered neglect.