Bill Status of HB1118  95th General Assembly


Short Description:  DCFS-CITIZENS' REVIEW BOARD

House Sponsors
Rep. Chapin Rose

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  6/1/2007HouseTabled

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
5 ILCS 120/1.02from Ch. 102, par. 41.02
5 ILCS 140/2from Ch. 116, par. 202


Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Children and Family Services Citizens' Review Board Act. Creates the Children and Family Services Citizens' Review Board for the purpose of reviewing the delivery of Department services and to investigate incidents and complaints related to the Department of Children and Family Services. Sets forth procedures for the membership and operation of the Board. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Board concerning its investigations. Requires confidentiality of certain records of the Board. Requires the Board to submit an annual report to the General Assembly, Governor, and Attorney General concerning its investigations. Amends the Public Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act to provide that the Board is not a "public body" with respect to those Acts.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Makes a technical correction concerning members appointed by the Governor to the Children and Family Services Citizens' Review Board.

House Committee Amendment No. 2
Prohibits employees and contractual employees of the Department of Children and Family Services serving on the Citizens' Review Board. Provides that the Board has the power to make recommendations to the Director of Children and Family Services with respect to overturning or altering the findings of investigations conducted under the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that the recommendations of the Board and any evidence examined by the Board may be used by a respondent as part of a defense in any child abuse or neglect proceeding.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Chapin Rose
  2/9/2007HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/15/2007HouseAssigned to DCFS Oversight Committee
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by DCFS Oversight Committee
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by DCFS Oversight Committee
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in DCFS Oversight Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/22/2007HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted in DCFS Oversight Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/22/2007HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate DCFS Oversight Committee; 005-000-000
  3/22/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/27/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007
  5/3/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007
  5/10/2007HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007
  5/18/2007HouseFinal Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007
  5/22/2007HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b) Rep. Chapin Rose
  5/25/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  6/1/2007HouseMotion Prevailed by Voice Vote
  6/1/2007HouseTabled