Bill Status of HB 1322   95th General Assembly

Short Description:  JUV CT-FAMILY PRESERVATN SRVCS

House Sponsors
Rep. Mary E. Flowers-Monique D. Davis-LaShawn K. Ford

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 505/5from Ch. 23, par. 5005
325 ILCS 5/8.2from Ch. 23, par. 2058.2
705 ILCS 405/2-23from Ch. 37, par. 802-23
750 ILCS 50/1from Ch. 40, par. 1501

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Children and Family Services Act and the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that when a child is the subject of an action under the "Abused, Neglected or Dependent Minors" Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the child's service plan calls for certain family preservation services, the court hearing the action under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 may order the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to provide the family preservation services set out in the plan, if those services are not provided with reasonable promptness. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. In provisions concerning dispositional orders with respect to abused, neglected, or dependent minors, makes changes concerning a court's findings and the service plan developed by DCFS; provides that unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, the court is not empowered to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in the plan. Amends the Adoption Act. In provisions concerning grounds for finding a parent "unfit", provides that if a petition alleges that a parent failed to make reasonable progress toward the return of a child, the 9-month period is tolled during any period for which there is a court finding that the parent's failure to make reasonable progress was due to factors beyond the parent's control. Makes other changes.

House Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
750 ILCS 50/1

Further amends the Children and Family Services Act and the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to provide that a juvenile court may order the Department of Children and Family Services to provide family preservation services if those services are available. Deletes all changes to the Adoption Act.

House Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
705 ILCS 405/2-28from Ch. 37, par. 802-28

Further amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in connection with a minor who is found to be abused, neglected, or dependent, the court may select the goal of long-term foster care as a permanency goal if: (i) the Department of Children and Family Services is the custodian or guardian of the minor; and (ii) the court has ruled out return home as a permanency goal; and (iii) the court, after receiving evidence, makes written findings that (A) the child is living with a relative or foster parent who is unable or unwilling to adopt the child or be named the child's guardian because of exceptional circumstances, but who is willing and capable of providing the child with a stable and permanent environment, and the removal of the child from the physical custody of his or her relative or foster parent would be detrimental to the emotional well-being of the child or (B) there would be substantial interference with a child's sibling relationship, taking into consideration the nature and extent of the relationship, including, but not limited to, whether the child was raised with a sibling in the same home, whether the child shared significant common experiences or has existing close and strong bonds with a sibling, and whether ongoing contact is in the child's best interest, including the child's long-term emotional interest, as compared to the benefit of legal permanence through adoption.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/16/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  2/20/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/20/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/22/2007HouseAssigned to Juvenile Justice Reform Committee
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Juvenile Justice Reform Committee
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Juvenile Justice Reform Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/22/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Juvenile Justice Reform Committee; 011-000-000
  3/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/22/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
  4/13/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  4/13/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/17/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Juvenile Justice Reform Committee
  4/18/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Juvenile Justice Reform Committee; 006-000-000
  4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007
  5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007
  5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007
  5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007
  5/25/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/25/2007HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  5/25/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford
  5/25/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2007
  5/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 8, 2007
  6/8/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 15, 2007
  6/15/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 22, 2007
  6/22/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 30, 2007
  6/30/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) July 31, 2007
  7/31/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 4, 2007
  8/4/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 10, 2007
  8/10/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 17, 2007
  8/17/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) August 24, 2007
  8/24/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) September 5, 2007
  9/5/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) October 5, 2007
  10/5/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) October 12, 2007
  10/12/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 2, 2007
  11/2/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) November 30, 2007
  11/30/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) January 10, 2008
  1/10/2008HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die

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