JUV CT-FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM
- Introduced Feb 7, 2025
- In committee Feb 18, 2025
- Passed the House Next
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor's guardian has submitted an application for the Family Support Program and that application is pending review or under active review to determine if the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program, and the minor is placed in the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services under the Abuse, Neglected, or Dependent Minors…
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Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor's guardian has submitted an application for the Family Support Program and that application is pending review or under active review to determine if the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program, and the minor is placed in the custody or guardianship of the Department of Children and Family Services under the Abuse, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act on the basis of a petition alleging that the minor is dependent because the minor was left at a psychiatric hospital beyond medical necessity, the minor's application shall be expedited for review to determine if the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program. Provides that if the application review determines that the minor is eligible for the Family Support Program, the court shall conduct a hearing within 14 days upon notification to all parties that an application for the Family Support Program services has been approved and services are available.
Every action
16 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
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- HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
- HouseFirst Reading
- CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeAssigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee · House Adoption & Child Welfare
- CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-001-000 · House Adoption & Child Welfare
- HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
- HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee · House Adoption & Child Welfare
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 011-000-000 · House Adoption & Child Welfare
- HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
- HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
- CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
- CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
Roll calls
2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2025 | House Adoption & Child Welfare | Adoption & Child Welfare - Do Pass | Passed 11–1 |
| Apr 8, 2025 | House Adoption & Child Welfare | House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Adoption & Child Welfare - Recommends Be Adopted | Passed 11–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 1 cosponsor: 1 Democrat.
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Suzanne M. NessD Primary sponsor · District 66
All 1 cosponsor
From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.