DCFS-NEWBORN INFANTS
Summary
Amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Removes from the definition of "neglected child" a newborn infant whose blood, urine, or meconium contains any amount of a controlled substance. Removes a provision requiring the Department of Children and Family Services to report to the State's Attorney whenever the Department receives a report that a newborn infant's blood contains a controlled substance. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Removes a provision permitting a court to base a neglect finding on the presence of a controlled substance in the blood, urine, or meconium of a newborn infant. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 10, 2022
Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 10, 2023
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Nov 16, 2022
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
La Shawn Ford
DDemocratic
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