House Sponsors: DAVIS,MONIQUE. Senate Sponsors: HENDON Short description: DCFS-HEALTH PLANNING GROUP Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to require the Department of Children and Family Services to create an interagency committee to develop a plan to pay for medical and mental health evaluations for all children suspected of being abused or neglected. Requires the committee to report to the General Assembly and the Child Protective Service Unit by March 15, 1998. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE HB1459 fails to create a State mandate. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE, H-AM 1 No change from previous note. FISCAL NOTE, AMENDED (DCFS) Estimated fiscal impact is $2,256, which cost can be absorbed within DCFS's anticipated FY98 appropriations. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes all substantive provisions. Provides that DCFS shall develop a plan to provide and pay for medical and mental health screenings for all children taken into temporary protective custody due to abuse or neglect, and that DCFS shall report its plan to the General Assembly by March 15, 1998. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status