Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 491 — ADOPTION INTERIM ORDER

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Adoption Act. Provides that an interim order of custody may be entered for up to 30 days (now, 10 days) if a sworn petition establishes (now, states) there is an immediate danger to the child and that irreparable harm will result if notice is given to the parent or guardian. Provides a description of irreparable harm that includes the inability of a petitioner to obtain medical insurance for the child or the absence of a temporary legal custodian for the child.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John J. Cullerton

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 491 do?
Amends the Adoption Act. Provides that an interim order of custody may be entered for up to 30 days (now, 10 days) if a sworn petition establishes (now, states) there is an immediate danger to the child and that irreparable harm will result if notice is given to the parent or guardian. Provides a description of irreparable harm that includes the inability of a petitioner to obtain medical insurance for the child or the absence of a temporary legal custodian for the child.
Who sponsors SB 491?
SB 491 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton.
What is the current status of SB 491?
This bill died with 95th 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 SB 491?
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