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IL HB3636

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Suzanne Ness

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to require expedited review of Family Support Program applications when a minor is placed in DCFS custody after being left at a psychiatric hospital beyond medical necessity

  • Requires courts to hold a hearing within 14 days after all parties are notified that a Family Support Program application has been approved and services are available

  • Removes existing provisions that required courts to determine whether to vacate DCFS custody and return minors to guardians with Family Support Program services, or continue DCFS custody and decline the program

  • Eliminates language specifying which agency (DCFS or Department of Healthcare and Family Services) becomes fiscally responsible based on court custody decisions

  • Does not apply to minors subject to abuse or neglect petitions, findings, or indicated allegations of abuse/neglect (other than psychiatric lockout) within 5 years

Legislative Description

JUV CT-FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Last Action

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Adoption & Child Welfare4/7/2025
Rules3/26/2025
Adoption & Child Welfare3/11/2025
Rules2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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