New Illinois Laws 2020: Children and Families

Children’s Advocacy-Interview (HB 909) - Allows forensic interviewers to, without parental consent, electronically record interviews with children in protective custody who are under suspicion of being abused.

Youth Homelessness Prevention (HB 2983) - Creates the Youth Homelessness Prevention Subcommittee under the Governor's Cabinet on Children and Youth.

Adoption Post Placement (HB 3587) - Amends the Adoption Act to make various changes to post-placement and post-adoption support services.

Child Performers Trust Account (SB 147) - A certificate of employment will not be issued to a child performer under the age of 16 without determining that a trust account has been established for the minor.

Parental Right Termination (SB 218) - The Department of Children and Family Services when involving children under its care will request that the State's Attorney file a petition or motion to terminate parental rights of a parent that has been criminally convicted of sexual crimes against children.

Source: Illinois State Democrats