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IL HB2741
Bill
Status
8/13/2021
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Ness
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 607.6 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act regarding court-ordered counseling in custody and parenting time disputes
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Replaces previous blanket confidentiality provisions for counseling sessions with a reference to existing privacy laws (Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act and federal HIPAA)
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Removes the explicit prohibition on using counseling communications in litigation or by court-appointed experts
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Courts retain authority to order individual counseling for children, family counseling, or parental education when parties agree, child welfare is endangered, parenting time abuse occurs, or judgment violations happen
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
IMDMA-STEP-PARENT; COUNSELING
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0349
8/13/2021