Date	Chamber	Action
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

705 ILCS 405/2-18

from Ch. 37, par. 802-18

705 ILCS 405/2-34 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in unfitness proceedings alleging that a minor is abused, neglected, or dependent, if documents, assessments, and evaluations are directly used to prove an unfitness ground as alleged in the petition or at the best interest portion, relating to parent child bonding, and a party objects to the introduction of the documents into evidence, the author of those documents shall testify, if available, as to the recommendations and findings. Provides that if the author is unavailable, the documents are admissible without such testimony. Provides that the court shall determine the proper weight accorded to the documents. Provides that a supplemental petition to reinstate parentage may be filed regarding any minor who is presently a ward of the court under the Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors Article of the Act. Establishes procedures for filing such supplemental petition. Effective August 1, 2006.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
12/21/2005	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers
1/4/2006	House	First Reading
1/4/2006	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/9/2007	House	Session Sine Die

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