IL HB2256

Allows courts to grant complete or partial emancipation over parental or guardian objection if the court finds emancipation would be in the minor's best interests, whereas previous law required consent from all parties including parents and guardians.

Maintains the requirement that the minor themselves cannot object to emancipation proceedings without blocking the order.

Requires the Department of Human Services to submit annual reports to the General Assembly from January 1, 2019 through January 1, 2024 regarding homeless minors ages 16-17 referred to youth transitional housing programs without parental consent.

Annual reports must track the number of homeless minors referred, denied placement, deemed ineligible, and those who voluntarily left or were dismissed from programs, along with subsequent alternative placements offered.

Takes effect upon becoming law.