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IL HR0165
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/5/2021
Primary Sponsor
Sue Scherer
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AI Summary
- Names Public Act 101-237 (House Bill 1551 from the 101st General Assembly) as "Ta'Naja's Law" in recognition of efforts to protect children in state custody
- Acknowledges that Public Act 101-237, signed into law on August 9, 2019, requires the Department of Children and Family Services to ensure children returned to parental custody receive well-child visits, home safety inspections, and prompt aftercare services
- References the case of two-year-old Ta'Naja Barnes, who died from severe neglect after being returned to her mother's custody, with her mother and the mother's boyfriend both convicted of murder
- Requires the Auditor General to audit the Department of Children and Family Services' performance in protecting children when mandated reporters make abuse or neglect reports
- Directs presentation of a resolution copy to Iisha Dean, Ta'Naja's foster mother, in recognition of her advocacy efforts to protect children in the state
Legislative Description
TA'NAJA'S LAW
Last Action
Resolution Adopted
5/5/2021
Committee Referrals
Adoption & Child Welfare4/20/2021
Rules4/13/2021
Full Bill Text
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