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IL HB3619
Bill
Status
2/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anne Stava-Murray
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from ordering family reunification programs (camps, workshops, therapeutic vacations) that require no-contact orders with a parent, overnight or out-of-state stays, custody transfers, or the use of private youth transporters employing force or coercion
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Bans reunification treatments that isolate children from family, community, or support systems, or use threats, verbal abuse, or other distressing circumstances as conditions of participation
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Applies to all court proceedings involving child custody, visitation, parental responsibilities, support, education, parentage, property interests, or general welfare, but does not affect DCFS or Juvenile Court Act authority
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Authorizes the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to establish training programs for judges, attorneys, guardians ad litem, custody evaluators, and mediators on recognizing child abuse, domestic violence, coercive control, and trauma
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Requires annual reports to the General Assembly beginning January 1, 2027, detailing training courses offered, participation numbers, and program implementation
Legislative Description
KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE ACT
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/12/2026