DCFS-FOSTER CARE-ACTIVITIES Senate SponsorsSen. Christine Radogno and Dave Syverson House Sponsors(Rep. Christine Winger) 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 505/7.3a newAmends the Children and Family Services Act. Provides that each child who comes into the care and custody of the Department of Children and Family Services is fully entitled to participate in appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities in a manner that allows that child to participate in his or her community to the fullest extent possible. Requires caregivers to use the reasonable and prudent parent standard in determining whether to give permission for a child in out-of-home care to participate in appropriate extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities. Requires caregivers to consider certain factors when using the reasonable and prudent parent standard, including: (i) the child's age, maturity, and developmental level to promote the overall health, safety, and best interests of the child; and (ii) the importance and fundamental value of encouraging the child's emotional and developmental growth gained through participation in activities in his or her community. Provides that a caregiver is not liable for harm caused to a child in out-of-home care who participates in an activity approved by the caregiver. Grants the Department rulemaking authority. Effective immediately.Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 In a provision concerning legislative findings, provides that nothing in the underlying bill shall be presumed to discourage or diminish the engagement of families and guardians in the child's life activities. 2/18/2016SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno 2/18/2016SenateFirst Reading 2/18/2016SenateReferred to Assignments 3/8/2016SenateAssigned to Human Services 3/9/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno 3/9/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/15/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Christine Radogno 3/15/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments 3/16/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/16/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Human Services 3/16/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted 3/16/2016SenateDo Pass as Amended Human Services; 009-000-000 3/16/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 17, 2016 4/6/2016SenateSecond Reading 4/6/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 7, 2016 4/8/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 4/14/2016SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson 4/14/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 050-000-000 4/14/2016SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 4/14/2016HouseArrived in House 4/14/2016HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Christine Winger 4/14/2016HouseFirst Reading 4/14/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/10/2017SenateSession Sine Die