House Sponsors: GRANBERG. Short description: CUSTODY-LEAVE TO REMOVE CHILD Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends provisions of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act concerning leave to remove children from Illinois. Replaces existing provisions concerning the burden of proof in actions for leave to remove children from Illinois. Provides that "if the party having custody of the child or children seeks to remove them from Illinois within a 250 mile geographical radius of their residence at the time of the last custody judgment, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such removal is in the best interests of the minor child or children." Also provides that "the burden of proving that it is in the best interests of the child or children to remove them from Illinois outside of a 250 mile geographical radius of their residence at the time of the last custody judgment is on the party seeking removal." Makes other changes in provisions concerning leave to remove children from Illinois. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status