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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Makes technical changes in a provision that states if the minor is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, pursuant to an order entered under the Delinquent Minors Article of the Act, the court shall conduct permanency hearings as set out in the court review provisions of the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act. Amends the Associate Judges Act. Requires one additional associate judge to be appointed in the 7th circuit and assigned to Sangamon County.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 by modifying Section 5-745 to update court review procedures for minors in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Specifically, the bill adds references to new subsections (1.5) and (1.6), and a new subsection (2.5) in Section 2-28 when conducting permanency hearings for minors under DCFS custody. Permanency hearings are court proceedings designed to review the long-term plan for a child in the child welfare system, ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and potential permanent placement. The bill maintains existing provisions that require DCFS to file updated case plans every 6 months and allows for periodic court reviews of a minor's custodial situation. The changes appear to be technical in nature, aimed at clarifying and potentially expanding the court's oversight of cases involving minors under DCFS guardianship, with the goal of ensuring comprehensive and timely review of the child's circumstances and potential paths to permanent placement or reunification.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Margaret Croke (D)*,
Doris Turner (D)*,
Paul Faraci (D),
Chapin Rose (R),
Sue Scherer (D),
Sally Turner (R),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer (on 11/12/2025)
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