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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 1950         </title>
<shortdesc>JUV CT-COURT REVIEW</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Julie A. Morrison</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<reference>705 ILCS 405/2-28</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 37, par. 802-28</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 concerning abused, neglected, and dependent minors. Provides that the public agency that is the custodian or guardian of the minor shall file a written report with the court when a minor in the agency's care remains (1) in a shelter for over 30 days, (2) in a psychiatric hospital past the time when the minor is clinically ready for discharge or beyond medical necessity, whichever is earlier, (3) in a detention center or Department of Juvenile Justice facility solely because the public agency cannot find a placement for the minor, (4) in a living arrangement or placement for over 30 days after the public agency has determined that the minor needs a different type of living arrangement or placement, or (5) in a Department of Children and Family Services licensed child care facility that has been placed on a corrective action plan due to issues that impact child safety and well-being. Provides that the report shall explain the steps the agency is taking to ensure the minor is placed appropriately and how the minor's needs are being met. If the report is filed under items (1) through (4), it shall also explain the anticipated placement, why the anticipated placement is appropriate, and the anticipated placement date. If the report is filed under item (5), it shall also explain why the corrective plan is necessary and how the minor's safety and well-being is being ensured. Deletes provision that unless otherwise specifically authorized by law, the court is not empowered under to order specific placements, specific services, or specific service providers to be included in the plan. Provides that if, after receiving the evidence, the court determines that the minor's current or planned placement is not necessary or appropriate the court shall put in writing the factual bases supporting the determination, enter specific findings based on the evidence, and enter any other orders necessary to protect the health, safety, and best interests of the minor.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison</action>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/20/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>3/11/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Human Services</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison</action>
<statusdate>3/16/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>3/17/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services</action>
<statusdate>3/18/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>To Subcommittee on Issues Relating to Department of Children and Family Services</action>
<statusdate>3/25/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Reported Back To Human Services;  005-000-000</action>
<statusdate>3/25/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Postponed - Subcommittee on Issues Relating to the Department of Children and Family Services</action>
<statusdate>3/27/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2015</action>
<statusdate>4/24/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>4/24/2015</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/10/2017</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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