HB 5125

Abstract

Creates the Immigrant Family Preservation Act. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall determine, at the time a decision to take protective custody of a minor is made, whether the minor has any Mexican lineage; provides that the Department shall inform any Mexican minor, and any parent or custodian of a Mexican or Mexican-American minor, of the rights afforded under certain international agreements. Requires the Department to notify the Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago of certain information in connection with Mexican minors. Provides for interviews with Mexican or Mexican-American minors by a Consular representative. Requires the Department to work with the Consulate to obtain necessary documentation in the case of minors eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Contains other provisions relating to Mexican and Mexican-American minors who have contact with the Department of Children and Family Services.