Bill Status of HB 4028   97th General Assembly

Short Description:  ADOPTION-DCFS-CONSENT FORM

House Sponsors
Rep. Sara Feigenholtz and Ann Williams

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. David Koehler-Donne E. Trotter-Kimberly A. Lightford)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/24/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1063

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 50/10from Ch. 40, par. 1512

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Adoption Act. Provides that a parent of a child in whose interest a petition under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 alleging that the child is abused, neglected, or dependent is pending may, with the approval of the designated representative of the Department of Children and Family Services, execute a consent to adoption by a specified person or persons in whose physical custody the child is now residing (rather than has resided for at least 6 months, or 3 months if the child is under one year of age, or in whose custody at least one sibling of the child who is a subject of the consent has resided for at least 6 months and the child who is the subject of the consent is currently residing in the foster home). Changes the information contained in the final and irrevocable consent to adoption by a specified person or persons in Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) cases form. Provides that a consent to adoption by specified persons on the form shall have no effect on a court's determination of custody or visitation under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act or the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act if the marriage or union of the specified persons is dissolved after the adoption is final. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2013.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
325 ILCS 5/3from Ch. 23, par. 2053
750 ILCS 50/18.08 new
750 ILCS 50/18.3afrom Ch. 40, par. 1522.3a
750 ILCS 50/18.07 rep.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Expands the definition of the term "person responsible for the child's welfare" to include any person that is the custodian of a child under 18 years of age who commits or allows to be committed, against the child, the offense of involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, or trafficking in persons for forced labor or services. Amends the Adoption Act. Creates the Adoption Advisory Council and sets forth its membership. Provides that Council members shall receive no compensation for their service. Provides that the Council shall meet no less often than once every 6 months and shall make recommendations regarding the development of rules, procedures, and forms that will ensure efficient and effective operation of the adoption process and the effective delivery of adult post-adoption services. Provides that the Adoption Registry Advisory Council and the Confidential Intermediary Council shall turn over their records to the Adoption Advisory Council and shall cease to function. Deletes provisions that established the Confidential Intermediary Advisory Council. Repeals a provision that established the Adoption Registry Advisory Council. Makes other changes. Effective January 1, 2013, except specified provisions take effect upon becoming law.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Further amends the Adoption Act. In provisions creating the Adoption Advisory Council, provides that the Director of Public Health and the Director of Children and Family Services shall serve as co-chairpersons (instead of the Director of Public Health serving as the chairperson). Changes the name of an organization that is represented on the Council. Provides that the Council has only an advisory role to the Directors and may make recommendations to the pertinent department regarding the development of rules, procedures, and forms that will promote the efficient and effective operation of the Illinois Adoption Registry, the Office of Vital Records as it pertains to the Registry and access to the non-certified copy of the original birth certificate, and the Confidential Intermediary Program in Illinois. Makes various changes in the functions of the Council.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/20/2012HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  1/20/2012HouseFirst Reading
  1/20/2012HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/21/2012HouseAssigned to Adoption Reform
  3/1/2012HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption Reform; 008-000-000
  3/1/2012HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/5/2012HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams
  3/20/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/20/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/22/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption Reform
  3/27/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/27/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/27/2012HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/27/2012HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  3/28/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Adoption Reform
  3/29/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption Reform; 008-000-000
  3/29/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote
  3/29/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/29/2012HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 089-018-001
  3/29/2012HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/30/2012SenateArrive in Senate
  3/30/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/11/2012SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  4/11/2012SenateFirst Reading
  4/11/2012SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/24/2012SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  4/25/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  4/25/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  5/1/2012SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/1/2012SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
  5/1/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2012
  5/2/2012SenateSecond Reading
  5/2/2012SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 3, 2012
  5/15/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter
  5/15/2012SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-009-001
  5/15/2012HouseArrived in House
  5/15/2012HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  5/21/2012HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  5/21/2012HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/21/2012HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Adoption Reform
  5/23/2012HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Adoption Reform; 007-000-000
  5/30/2012HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 093-023-000
  5/30/2012SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/30/2012HousePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2012HouseSent to the Governor
  8/24/2012HouseGovernor Approved
  8/24/2012HouseEffective Date January 1, 2013
  8/24/2012HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 97-1063

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