Josh Harms
- Republican
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.
Governor Approved
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0462
Effective Date January 1, 2014
Sent to the Governor
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
Passed Both Houses
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Noland
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 9, 2013
Second Reading
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Daniel Biss
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 2, 2013
Do Pass Judiciary; 010-000-000
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason A. Barickman
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. John M. Sullivan
Assigned to Judiciary
Referred to Assignments
First Reading
Arrive in Senate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 104-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 16, 2013
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ira I. Silverstein
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary; 011-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Josh Harms
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. André M. Thapedi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann Williams
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Raymond Poe
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jil Tracy
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ron Sandack
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Chad Hays
Assigned to Judiciary
Referred to Rules Committee
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Josh Harms
First Reading
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