Bill Status of HB 616   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  CHILD ABUSE-INJURY-DCFS REPORT

House Sponsors
Rep. Thomas Holbrook-Ron Stephens-Dan Reitz-Jay C. Hoffman-Daniel V. Beiser, Elga L. Jefferies, Jack D. Franks and Linda Chapa LaVia

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.-Iris Y. Martinez-Christine Radogno, Dave Syverson, David Luechtefeld and Dale E. Risinger)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/24/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0405

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
325 ILCS 5/4.2

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to investigate and report on cases involving a serious life-threatening injury of a child (as well as cases involving the death of a child). Makes changes concerning the information that must be contained in the Department's reports. Provides that in any case involving the death or near death of a child, when a person responsible for the child has been charged with committing a crime that results in the child's death or near death, there shall be a presumption that the best interest of the public will be served by public disclosure of certain information concerning the circumstances of the investigations of the death or near death of the child and any other investigations concerning that child or other children living in the same household. Makes other changes concerning the release of such information.

House Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 515/20
20 ILCS 515/40

Amends the Child Death Review Team Act. Provides that with respect to each recommendation made by a child death review team concerning the prevention of child deaths due to abuse or neglect and the establishment of protocols for investigating child deaths, the Director of Children and Family Services shall submit his or her reply both to the chairperson of that team and to the chairperson of the Executive Council. Provides that the Director's reply to each recommendation must include a statement as to whether the Director intends to implement the recommendation. Provides that within 90 days after the Director submits a reply to a recommendation, the Director must submit an additional report that sets forth in detail the way in which the Director will implement the recommendation and the schedule for implementing the recommendation. Provides that within 180 days after the Director submits that report, the Director shall submit a further report that sets forth the specific changes in the Department's policies and procedures that have been made in response to the recommendation. Provides that at each quarterly meeting of the Executive Council, the Executive Council shall review all such replies and reports received from the Director since the Executive Council's previous meeting. Requires the Executive Council to send an annual report to the Governor, legislators, and child death review team members.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
705 ILCS 405/2-10from Ch. 37, par. 802-10
705 ILCS 405/2-13from Ch. 37, par. 802-13
705 ILCS 405/2-25from Ch. 37, par. 802-25

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning abused, neglected, or dependent minors, provides that: (1) if it is determined that a parent's, guardian's, or custodian's compliance with critical services mitigates the necessity for removal of the minor from his or her home, the court may enter an Order of Protection setting forth reasonable conditions of behavior that a parent, guardian, or custodian must observe for a specified period of time, not to exceed 12 months, without a violation; (2) a petition with respect to an alleged abused, neglected, or dependent minor may request that the minor remain in the custody of the parent, guardian, or custodian under an Order of Protection; and (3) if a petition is filed charging a violation of a condition contained in a protective order and if the court determines that this violation is of a critical service necessary to the safety and welfare of the minor, the court may proceed to findings and an order for temporary custody. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/2/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  2/2/2007HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Stephens
  2/5/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/5/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/7/2007HouseAssigned to DCFS Oversight Committee
  2/23/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Reitz
  3/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by DCFS Oversight Committee
  3/15/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in DCFS Oversight Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/15/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate DCFS Oversight Committee; 008-000-000
  3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay C. Hoffman
  3/15/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel V. Beiser
  3/27/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/27/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/28/2007HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000
  3/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies
  3/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks
  3/28/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
  3/29/2007SenateArrive in Senate
  3/29/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading March 30, 2007
  3/29/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  4/20/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez
  4/20/2007SenateFirst Reading
  4/20/2007SenateReferred to Rules
  4/25/2007SenateAssigned to Human Services
  4/27/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  4/27/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
  5/1/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services
  5/2/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Christine Radogno
  5/3/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
  5/10/2007SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/10/2007SenateDo Pass as Amended Human Services; 008-000-000
  5/10/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 15, 2007
  5/10/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. James F. Clayborne, Jr.
  5/10/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
  5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading
  5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007
  5/15/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Luechtefeld
  5/16/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dale E. Risinger
  5/16/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
  5/16/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/16/2007HouseArrived in House
  5/16/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  5/17/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Thomas Holbrook
  5/17/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/28/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to DCFS Oversight Committee
  5/31/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends be Adopted DCFS Oversight Committee; 005-000-000
  5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007
  6/1/2007HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 108-000-000
  6/1/2007HousePassed Both Houses
  6/29/2007HouseSent to the Governor
  8/24/2007HouseGovernor Approved
  8/24/2007HouseEffective Date June 1, 2008
  8/24/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0405

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