UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION ACT
Summary
Creates the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act. Provides that a court on its own motion may order abduction prevention measures in a child custody proceeding if the court finds that the evidence establishes a credible risk of abduction of the child. Provides that a party to a child custody determination or another individual or entity having a right under the law of this State or any other state to seek a child custody determination for the child may file a petition seeking abduction prevention measures to protect the child. Provides that a State's Attorney may seek a warrant to take physical custody of a child or other appropriate prevention measures. Contains provisions concerning definitions, cooperation and communication among courts, jurisdiction, contents of petitions, factors to determine risk of abduction, measures to prevent abduction, warrants to take physical custody of a child, duration of abduction prevention order, uniformity of application and construction, and other matters.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2010
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2010
Last action Jan 11, 2011
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Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 15, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 22, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
Feb 10, 2010
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Emily McAsey
DDemocratic
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