Subject Index Child Protection

In an effort to provide better representation for children in custody actions, section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (Act), 750 ILCS 5/101 et seq.

On June 8, 2005, the Children's Product Safety Act ("Act") is amended by raising the age of children protected under the Act from under the age of 6 years, to any child under the age of 9 years. 

On March 29, 2005, the Illinois legislature amended The Child Curfew Act, 720 ILCS 555, and adopted precise definitions confining the activities of youth outside the home to specified time parameters, while recognizing viable defenses to violations and guiding actions of enforcement.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has amended 89 Ill Adm Code 407. 

The Illinois State Police recently adopted 20 Ill Adm Code 1292.30, effective on November 24, 2004.

The Department of Children and Family Services recently amended 89 Ill. Adm. Code 431. 

On September 15, 2003, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, reversed the order of the Circuit Court of Cook County dismissing the plaintiff's action against a hospital for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and damages. 

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services recently adopted amendments related to the reporting of child abuse and neglect.

On November 20, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth District, affirmed the order of the circuit court of Champaign County reversing the decision made on administrative appeal.

On October 22, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, affirmed the order of the circuit court of Cook County convicting the defendant of child abduction.

On August 16, 2002, Gov. George H. Ryan signed into law House Bill 5002, which amends the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act (ANCRA) and the Criminal Code of 1961.

On October 15, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, reversed in part and reversed and remanded in part the order of the circuit court of Cook County entering an adjudication of parental neglect pursuant to section 2-6.5 of the Probate Act.

On May 24, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) amended several provisions in section 89 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 315.

On June 1, 2002, the Department of Children and Family Services (department) amended section 337 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 337.

On March 15, 2002, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (department) adopted amendments to section 384 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 384.

In August 2001, Gov. Ryan approved two pieces of legislation amending the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and Illinois School Student Records Act.

On January 16, 2002, the State Board of Education (board) adopted amendments to section 1 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 23 Ill Adm Code 1.

Beginning June 1, 2002, parents may be subject to up to a year in jail or a $2,500 fine if they leave a child unattended in a car for an extended period of time.

On September 14, 2001, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (department) adopted amendments and additions to section 301 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 301.

In August, Gov. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 1305, which amends the Adoption Act to clarify that a parent's failure to vaccinate a child due to religious or medical reasons, allowed by law, does not constitute child neglect or abuse.

On October 1, 2001, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (department) adopted an amendment to section 300 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 300.

In addition to signing Senate Bill 98 requiring drivers to ensure that seat belts are used for children under 16, Gov. Ryan signed Senate Bill 403.

In late July, Gov. Ryan signed into law Senate Bill 98, which amends the Child Passenger Protection Act. The new legislation requires drivers to ensure all passengers four years of age or older, but under 16, are secured by either seat belts or restraint systems in a vehicle.

On September 14, 2001, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (department) adopted amendments to section 301 of the Illinois Administrative Code. 89 Ill Adm Code 301.