HB 4306 — DCFS-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that every child placed under the Act shall be evaluated for the purpose of mental illness diagnosis. Provides that every child with a diagnosis of mental illness shall receive the necessary mental health services. Provides that no later than January 1, 2005, the Department of Children and Family Services shall file a proposal addressing the implementation of mental health services. Provides that the Department shall provide or arrange for the training of staff responsible for the oversight of childcare agencies or facilities. Requires that the child be placed in or near the community in which the child resided prior to the placement or in the community in which the child's family or nearest next of kin presently reside. Provides that prior to any placement, a determination shall be made as to the capability and suitability of the program, facility, or home to adequately meet the needs of the child being placed and to ensure that an appropriate training plan for staff is provided. Provides that all children must be visited by trained personnel at least once during the first month following placement and once every month thereafter. Provides that upon a complaint or a discovery of abuse, neglect, improper care, or inadequate care, the Department shall immediately investigate and remove the child. Provides for the independent expert evaluation of every child with a primary or secondary diagnosis of mental illness residing in every program, facility, or home licensed under the Child Care Act or receiving State funds for certain services. Provides that the Department shall prepare an assessment of each mental health community service network and complete all required individual and network assessments by January 1, 2006. Effective immediately.
Bill Text
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Assigned to Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness Committee
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patricia Reid Lindner
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eileen Lyons
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. James H. Meyer
Sponsors
- James H. Meyer · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- James H. Meyer
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4306 do?
- Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that every child placed under the Act shall be evaluated for the purpose of mental illness diagnosis. Provides that every child with a diagnosis of mental illness shall receive the necessary mental health services. Provides that no later than January 1, 2005, the Department of Children and Family Services shall file a proposal addressing the implementation of mental health services. Provides that the Department shall provide or arrange for the training of staff responsible for the oversight of childcare agencies or facilities. Requires that the child be placed in or near the community in which the child resided prior to the placement or in the community in which the child's family or nearest next of kin presently reside. Provides that prior to any placement, a determination shall be made as to the capability and suitability of the program, facility, or home to adequately meet the needs of the child being placed and to ensure that an appropriate training plan for staff is provided. Provides that all children must be visited by trained personnel at least once during the first month following placement and once every month thereafter. Provides that upon a complaint or a discovery of abuse, neglect, improper care, or inadequate care, the Department shall immediately investigate and remove the child. Provides for the independent expert evaluation of every child with a primary or secondary diagnosis of mental illness residing in every program, facility, or home licensed under the Child Care Act or receiving State funds for certain services. Provides that the Department shall prepare an assessment of each mental health community service network and complete all required individual and network assessments by January 1, 2006. Effective immediately.
- Who sponsors HB 4306?
- HB 4306 is sponsored by James H. Meyer.
- What is the current status of HB 4306?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 4306?
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