Bill Status of HB 5508   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  ADOPTION-PRIORITY TO ADOPT

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 50/15from Ch. 40, par. 1519

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Adoption Act. Declares that it is the public policy of the State to favor adoption of a child by a relative unless it is shown by clear and convincing evidence that any such adoption would be harmful to the welfare of the child. Provides that any relative who wishes to adopt a child, and who is not already a party to the adoption proceeding, upon presentation of a written or oral motion to intervene shall be made a party to the adoption proceeding. Creates a list of relatives who may seek adoption of a related child.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee

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