House Sponsors: MITCHELL. Senate Sponsors: SIEBEN Short description: CUSTODY-REMOVAL OVER 100 MILES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that the court may grant leave, before or after judgment, to any party having custody of any minor child to remove the child to a new residence within the State which is located outside a 100 mile geographical radius of the residence of the child at the time of the initial custody judgment if removal is in the best interests of the child. The burden of proving that removal is in the best interests of the child is on the party seeking removal. Removal of a minor child to a new residence within the State which is located within a 100 mile geographical radius of the residence of the child at the time of the initial custody judgment shall not require leave of court. Effective immediately. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes everything. Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides procedures for the court to determine the best interests of a child with regard to relocation of that child more than 100 miles from the child's residence at the time of the last custody order or at the time of the entry of Judgment, whether inside or outside the State of Illinois. Provides that the custodial parent or primary residential parent shall give 30 days notice of a proposed change of residence beyond 100 miles, with opportunity for the non-custodial or non-residential parent to object within 21 days of notice. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status