Bill Status of HB 726   94th General Assembly

Short Description:  PARENTAGE ACT-EDUCATION COSTS

House Sponsors
Rep. David E. Miller-Jack D. Franks-Linda Chapa LaVia

Senate Sponsors
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Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/25/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 1, 2005

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
305 ILCS 5/10-2from Ch. 23, par. 10-2
305 ILCS 5/10-2.5 new
750 ILCS 16/20
750 ILCS 45/14.3 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984, the Non-support Punishment Act, and the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that an award of sums of money out of the property or income of either or both parents may be made for the support of a child or children of the parties who have attained majority if: (1) the child is mentally or physically disabled and not otherwise emancipated; or (2) for the educational expenses of the child or children, whether of minor or majority age. Provides that the provision for educational expenses extends not only to periods of college education or professional or other training after graduation from high school, but also to any period during which the child of the parties is still attending high school, even though he or she attained the age of 19. Provides a list of what may be considered educational expenses. Provides that, if educational expenses are ordered payable, each parent and the child shall sign any consents necessary for the educational institution to provide the supporting parent with access to the child's academic transcripts, records, and grade reports. Lists factors that the court or the Department of Public Aid shall consider when deciding whether to make, decrease, modify, or terminate such a support order. Effective immediately.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
305 ILCS 5/10-2
750 ILCS 45/14.3 new
Adds reference to:
750 ILCS 45/16

Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that if paternity or an order for support has been established, a petition for support and educational expenses for a non-minor child or children may be brought in the circuit court by a parent of the child or children, and not by the Department, in the instances set forth in the listed Section of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 and the Non-Support Punishment Act. Provides that issues of support and educational expenses for a non-minor child or children shall be determined by the court under the provisions of the listed Section of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/1/2005HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. David E. Miller
  2/1/2005HouseFirst Reading
  2/1/2005HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/8/2005HouseAssigned to Child Support Enforcement Committee
  2/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Child Support Enforcement Committee
  2/17/2005HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Child Support Enforcement Committee; by Voice Vote
  2/17/2005HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Child Support Enforcement Committee; 006-000-000
  2/18/2005HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  2/18/2005HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2/18/2005HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  2/24/2005HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  2/24/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  2/24/2005HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  2/25/2005SenateArrive in Senate
  2/25/2005SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 1, 2005

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