Sen. Melinda Bush

Amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Provides that training on how to properly administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and how to use an automated external defibrillator shall be included as a basis for health education curricula in all secondary schools in this State and shall be a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma. Effective July 1, 2014.

Celebrates and honors the life of Eleanor "Eli" Johnson Grafton of Moline.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property tax bills may be sent via e-mail only if the property owner or taxpayer has requested in writing to have the bill sent via e-mail.

Amends the Property Tax Code. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the definition of "33 1/3%".

Designates the last week of October in 2013 as Dyslexia Awareness Week in the State of Illinois.

Mourns the death of Kim K. Kearby.

Creates the Termination of Parental Rights of Perpetrators of Sexual Assault Act. Provides that if a child was conceived as a result of an act of sexual assault, the parent who is the victim of the act of sexual assault may file a petition with the court to terminate the child's parent-child relationship with the alleged perpetrator of the act of sexual assault. Provides that a verified petition filed under the Act must contain specified allegations and be supported by a showing by clear and convincing evidence that the alleged perpetrator committed an act of sexual assault against the petitioner. Provides that the court shall terminate the parent-child relationship if the court finds: (i) by clear and convincing evidence, that the allegations in a petition filed under Act are true; and (ii) that termination of the parent-child relationship is in the best interest of the child. Provides that conception as a result of sexual assault may be proven by a final judgment of conviction of a an alleged parent of a child under the Act who has been convicted of or who has pled guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of Sections of the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning: criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, sexual relations within families, or a similar statute in another jurisdiction, for his conduct in fathering that child.

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that if the court finds that it is in the best interest of the child and awards joint custody or visitation rights, the court shall find that both parties have the right of first refusal to care for the minor children if the absence of either party is necessary during the party's normal parenting time. Provides that the use of baby-sitters, family members, or subsequent spouses is secondary to the right of first refusal. Provides that "right of first refusal" means that in the event that either parent intends to leave the minor children for a period of 4 hours or longer, that parent shall first offer the other parent an opportunity for additional time with the children before making other arrangements for the temporary care of the children. Contains provisions concerning the setting of parameters regarding distance, transportation, and time constraints which may make the offering of additional parenting time impractical and therefore not required. Provides that the parent leaving the children with the other parent or with a temporary child care provider shall notify the other parent of the duration of the parenting time or temporary care of the children by other persons. Contains procedural requirements regarding the offering and acceptance of additional parenting time. Provides that the parent exercising additional parenting time shall provide the necessary transportation unless the parties agree otherwise. Provides that the new provisions are enforceable under the Section of the Act concerning visitation abuse. Provides that the right of first refusal shall be terminated upon the termination of custody or visitation rights.

Amends the School Code and the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. Makes changes to provide that each class or course in comprehensive sex education offered in any of grades 6 through 12 shall include instruction on both abstinence and contraception for the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Makes changes to provide that all classes that teach sex education and discuss sexual intercourse in grades 6 through 12 shall emphasize that abstinence from sexual intercourse is a responsible and positive decision and is the only protection that is 100% effective against unwanted teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) when transmitted sexually. Makes changes to provide that all classes that teach sex education and discuss sexual intercourse in grades 6 through 12 shall satisfy specified criteria. Provides that an opportunity shall be afforded to individuals (not just parents or guardians) to examine the instructional materials to be used in the class or course. Provides that the State Board of Education shall make available resource materials. Provides that school districts that do not currently provide sex education are not required to teach sex education. Provides that if a sex education class or course is offered in any of grades 6 through 12, the school district may choose and adapt the developmentally and age-appropriate, medically accurate, evidence-based, and complete sex education curriculum that meets the specific needs of its community. Provides that the Comprehensive Health Education Program shall include the educational area of evidence-based and medically accurate information regarding sexual abstinence (instead of the area of sexual abstinence until marriage).

Amends the School Code. Creates the Young Adults Heroin Use Task Force to address the growing problem of heroin use in high schools across this State. Sets forth the membership of the Task Force. Requires the Task Force to conduct a study on the heroin use problem in high schools and suggest programs for high schools to use to address the problem, which programs may involve local law enforcement agencies. Requires the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly and Governor on or before June 30, 2014. Abolishes the Task Force and repeals these provisions on July 1, 2014. Effective immediately.