IL HB1215 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on December 3 2014 - 100% progression
Action: 2014-12-03 - Session Sine Die
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Grandparents Custody Assistance Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Provides that moneys in the Fund shall be paid as grants to public or private non-profit agencies that provide pro bono legal assistance to a grandparent or other first-degree relative seeking (i) custody of a child or (ii) to intervene in a custody dispute involving that child. Authorizes the Attorney General to manage the Fund. Defines "first-degree relative". Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the Clerks of Courts Act to provide for fines to be imposed when parties violate court orders relating to custody, visitation, or joint parenting, with certain exceptions. Provides for disposition of the fines.

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Title

GRANDPARENT CUSTODY ASSISTANCE

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-12-03HouseSession Sine Die
2013-03-22HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2013-02-13HouseAssigned to State Government Administration Committee
2013-02-01HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2013-02-01HouseFirst Reading
2013-01-31HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. John D. Cavaletto

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
301055.826New CodeSee Bill Text
301056z-98New CodeSee Bill Text
70510527.5Amended CodeCitation Text
7505612New CodeSee Bill Text

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