[il-talk] parental rights bill introduced

[David Meyer]

Hello Everyone,

Our Parental Rights Legislation has been introduced in the house by
Representative Laura Fine.

To learn more of the status of this bill, please see below.

I wish to personally thank the members of the State Legislation Committee
for their work in getting this bill introduced.

 

Bill Status of HB2626  100th General Assembly

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Short Description:  PARENTAL RIGHTS FOR THE BLIND

House Sponsors
Rep.  <http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?MemberID=2420> Laura Fine

Hearings


Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing Mar 8 2017 8:00AM Stratton Building Room
C-1 Springfield, IL 
Domestic Relations Law Subcommittee Hearing Mar 8 2017 8:10AM Stratton
Building Room C-1 Springfield, IL 



Last Action


Date

Chamber

 Action


  2/24/2017

House

To  <http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2224>
Domestic Relations Law Subcommittee


Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

	
New Act

	



Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Parental Rights for the Blind Act. Contains statements of
legislative findings and purpose. Defines terms. Provides that a person's
blindness shall not serve as a basis for denial or restriction of parenting
time, the allocation of parental responsibilities, participation in adoption
proceedings, foster care placement, or guardianship appointment. Provides
that if a person's blindness is alleged to have a detrimental impact on a
child, the party raising the allegation bears the burden of proving by clear
and convincing evidence that the blindness endangers or will likely endanger
the health, safety, or welfare of the child. Provides that if the burden is
met, the person with blindness shall have the opportunity to demonstrate
that the implementation of supportive parenting services will alleviate any
concerns that have been raised. Provides that the court may require that the
supportive parenting services be put in place, with an opportunity to review
the need for continuation of the services within a reasonable period of
time. Provides that if a court determines that a blind person's parental
rights should be denied or limited in any manner, the court shall make
specific written findings stating the basis for such a determination and why
the provision of supportive parenting services is not a reasonable
accommodation that must be made to prevent such denial or limitation.

Actions 


Date

Chamber

 Action


  2/8/2017

House

Filed with the Clerk by
<http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2420> Rep. Laura Fine


  2/8/2017

House

First Reading


  2/8/2017

House

Referred to
<http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?GA=100&committeeID=1910>
Rules Committee


  2/22/2017

House

Assigned to
<http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?GA=100&committeeID=1906>
Judiciary - Civil Committee


  2/24/2017

House

To  <http://www.ilga.gov/house/committees/members.asp?committeeID=2224>
Domestic Relations Law Subcommittee