HB3676

JUV CT-REUNITE CHILD-FAMILY

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3676 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to redefine "active efforts" as higher standard "active reasonable efforts" and modifies.

Illinois HB3676 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to redefine "reasonable efforts" as "active reasonable efforts," requiring more affirmative, active, thorough, and timely efforts to maintain or reunite a child with their family. The bill also modifies court procedures, including the requirement for the Department of Children and Family Services to report on active reasonable efforts. It specifies conditions under which a parent's rights may be terminated and outlines the rights of children and parents in court proceedings.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Hearing

History

Apr 8, 2025

House

Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Norma Hernandez

Apr 8, 2025

House

Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee