IL HB4614

Custody or guardianship for minors placed with a relative or other suitable person as legal custodian or guardian (including subsidized guardianship) continues until age 18, while custody for minors placed with probation officers, agencies, or the Department of Children and Family Services continues until age 21.

Petitions for appointment of a guardian for a minor who is a youth in care under DCFS guardianship must have court determinations made consistent with the Juvenile Court Act of 1987's court review provisions.

Motions to modify or vacate guardian appointments for minors who were youth in care immediately before the guardianship petition must be filed and reviewed under the Juvenile Court Act's supplemental provisions for reinstating wardship.

Restoration of custody and guardianship to a parent or guardian who was a respondent in a Juvenile Court Act case must follow the court review provisions of that Act.

The bill defines "youth in care" and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.