Bill Status of SB0193  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  JUV CT-DURATION OF WARDSHIP

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Julie A. Morrison - Laura Fine - Jacqueline Y. Collins

House Sponsors
(Rep. Sara Feigenholtz - Anna Moeller - Stephanie A. Kifowit - Delia C. Ramirez - Keith P. Sommer, Justin Slaughter, Mary Edly-Allen, Michelle Mussman, Diane Pappas and Camille Y. Lilly)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  8/23/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0528

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/2-31from Ch. 37, par. 802-31
705 ILCS 405/2-33


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that all proceedings under the Act in respect to any minor automatically terminate upon his or her attaining the age of 21 years (rather than 19 years). Makes conforming changes. Effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that wardship concerning neglected, abused, and dependent minors terminates at 21 years of age rather than 19 years of age. Provides that a provision providing the wardship of the minor and any custodianship or guardianship respecting the minor for whom a petition was filed automatically terminates when the minor attains the age of 19 years becomes inoperative on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to all cases that are pending on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that when terminating wardship, if the minor is over 18, or if wardship is terminated in conjunction with an order partially or completely emancipating the minor in accordance with the Emancipation of Minors Act, the court shall also consider the following factors, in addition to the health, safety, and best interest of the minor and the public: (1) the minor's wishes regarding case closure; (2) the manner in which the minor will maintain independence without services from the Department of Children and Family Services; (3) the minor's engagement in services including placement offered by the Department; (4) if the minor is not engaged the Department's efforts to engage the minor; (5) the nature of communication between the minor and the Department; (6) the minor's involvement in other State systems or services; (7) the minor's connections with family and other community support; and (8) any other factor the court deems relevant. Effective immediately.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
705 ILCS 405/2-31
705 ILCS 405/2-33
Adds reference to:
325 ILCS 5/7.14from Ch. 23, par. 2057.14
325 ILCS 5/7.22a new
325 ILCS 5/8.2from Ch. 23, par. 2058.2

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Provides that prior to classifying a report of abuse or neglect as "indicated", "unfounded" or "undetermined", if the Department of Children and Family Services intends to classify the report as unfounded, the Department must first determine whether the report is subject to review and must complete the review process prior to classifying the report. Requires the Deputy Director of Child Protection to oversee a review process that ensures the Department reviews a random sample of at least 5% of child abuse and neglect reports in which the Department intends to be unfounded and any subject child of the report is not of compulsory school age as provided under the School Code. Provides that the review must be conducted by an area administrator outside the supervisory chain of the investigator and supervisor; and that the review shall ensure that the investigation was conducted in accordance with the Department's rules and procedures governing child abuse and neglect investigations and that the final intended finding is consistent with the goal of protecting the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all situations in which the child is vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. Provides that if the reviewer determines the investigation or final recommended unfounded finding is inconsistent with the Department's rules and procedures, the reviewer shall document the findings in an Unfounded Review Report and forward the Unfounded Review Report to specified persons to ensure corrective steps are taken in the case before the final finding is entered. Requires the Deputy Director of Child Protection to oversee a review process that ensures the Department reviews a random sample of at least 5% of indicated reports in which any subject child of the report is not of compulsory school age as provided under the School Code, the child is not a youth in care, and the Department is not opening a case for any type of services. Provides that if the reviewer determines the investigation or final finding is inconsistent with the Department's rules and procedures, the reviewer shall document the findings in an Indicated Review Report and forward the Indicated Review Report to specified persons to ensure corrective steps are taken in the case. Requires the Department to report to the General Assembly its findings on the number of Unfounded Review Reports and Indicated Review Reports it documents. Provides that incentives that discourage or reward a decision to provide family preservation services after a report is indicated or a decision to refer a child for the filing of a petition under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 are strictly prohibited and shall not be included in any contract, quality assurance, or performance review process. Provides that any decision regarding whether to provide family preservation services after an indicated report or to refer a child for the filing of a petition under the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 shall be based solely on the child's health, safety, and best interests and on any applicable law. Requires any Department employee responsible for reviewing contracts or program plans who is aware of a violation of these provisions to immediately refer the matter to the Inspector General of the Department. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/30/2019SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  1/30/2019SenateFirst Reading
  1/30/2019SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/6/2019SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  2/19/2019SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  2/20/2019SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  2/20/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  2/20/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  2/27/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  3/5/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
  3/5/2019SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/12/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
  3/12/2019SenatePostponed - Judiciary
  3/14/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura Fine
  3/14/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Postponed - Judiciary
  3/19/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  3/20/2019SenateDo Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
  3/20/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 21, 2019
  3/22/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  3/26/2019SenateSecond Reading
  3/26/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 27, 2019
  3/27/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  3/27/2019SenateThird Reading - Passed; 053-000-000
  3/27/2019SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  3/27/2019HouseArrived in House
  3/27/2019HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  3/27/2019HouseFirst Reading
  3/27/2019HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/9/2019HouseAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sara Feigenholtz
  5/6/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/7/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
  5/7/2019HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 013-000-000
  5/7/2019HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 013-000-000
  5/8/2019HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
  5/8/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  5/8/2019SenateChief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/8/2019SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  5/9/2019HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Diane Pappas
  5/9/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Pappas
  5/9/2019HouseAlternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
  5/9/2019HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
  5/9/2019HouseAlternate Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
  5/14/2019HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/14/2019HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/21/2019HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  5/21/2019HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/21/2019SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  5/21/2019SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 22, 2019
  5/21/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  5/21/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
  5/22/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Judiciary
  5/28/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Judiciary; 009-000-000
  5/31/2019SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-001
  5/31/2019SenateSenate Concurs
  5/31/2019SenatePassed Both Houses
  6/28/2019SenateSent to the Governor
  8/23/2019SenateGovernor Approved
  8/23/2019SenateEffective Date August 23, 2019
  8/23/2019SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0528