22ND JUDICIAL CT-CFS AGENCY House SponsorsRep. Steven Reick, Martin McLaughlin and David Friess 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die New Act Creates the 22nd Judicial Circuit Children and Family Services Agency Act (which may be referred to as AJ's Law). Establishes a 22nd Judicial Circuit Children and Family Services Agency for a 5-year period to replace the operations of the Department of Children and Family Services within the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Provides that the Agency shall have all powers and duties of the Department. Provides for the appointment of an Executive Director and employment of employees. Provides for requirements for operation of the Agency, including unit-based multidisciplinary teams. Provides for State funding of the Agency after submission of a budget to the Department each year. Provides for the transfer of power and duties back to the Department should the Agency cease operations after the initial 5-year period. Repeals the Act 6 years after the effective date of the Act. Effective immediately. 1/4/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick 1/16/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/16/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/7/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin 2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/1/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess 3/18/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Steven Reick 3/18/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee 3/20/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Executive Committee 4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 4/5/2024HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die