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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
06/23/2020
06/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
101st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. To the list of purposes of the Act, adds recognizing that the involvement of each parent for equal time is presumptively in the children's best interests. Deletes language providing that nothing in the Act requires that each parent be allocated decision-making responsibilities. Provides that there is a rebuttable presumption in favor of equal parenting time. Relocates provisions listing factors for the court to consider in determining a child's bests interests for purposes of allocating parenting time. In specified situations, requires the court to issue a written decision stating its specific findings of fact and conclusions of law in support of its ruling.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to:
1) Add recognizing that the involvement of each parent for equal time is presumptively in the children's best interests as one of the purposes of the Act.
2) Delete language that nothing in the Act requires each parent to be allocated decision-making responsibilities.
3) Provide that there is a rebuttable presumption in favor of equal parenting time, unless the parents present a mutually agreed written parenting plan.
4) Relocate the factors the court must consider in determining a child's best interests for purposes of allocating parenting time.
5) Require the court to issue a written decision stating its specific findings of fact and conclusions of law if it deviates from the presumptions in favor of equal parenting time or against restrictions on parenting time.
The bill aims to promote the maximum involvement and cooperation of both parents in raising their children after a divorce or separation.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 06/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=185&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| State Bill Page | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=185&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=108&GA=101 |
| House Amendment 001 | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB0185ham001.htm |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/10100HB0185.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/101/HB/PDF/10100HB0185.pdf |
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