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IL HB3969

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/14/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sue Scherer

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Children and Family Services Act by adding Section 4e to prohibit mechanical restraints on children in DCFS care or custody during transportation services provided or arranged by the Department
  • Permits mechanical restraints only when required by court order
  • Excludes medical restraints from the prohibition, which remain governed by existing Department policy
  • Defines "mechanical restraint" and "medical restraint" according to 89 Ill. Adm. Code 384.20
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

DCFS-MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS

Last Action

Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

6/23/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules6/23/2020
Adoption & Child Welfare1/28/2020
Rules1/8/2020

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