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Bill Status of HB1018 98th General Assembly

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Short Description: MARRIAGE ACT- FAMILY THERAPY

House Sponsors
Rep. Michael J. Zalewski - Al Riley

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
12/3/2014	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

750 ILCS 5/404.2 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. In an action for dissolution or in a post-judgment proceeding involving minor children, authorizes the court to order the parties to participate in integrative family therapy. Defines "integrative family therapy" as a therapy model specifically aimed at high-conflict dissolution of marriage or post-judgment proceedings that involve custody or visitation where minor children have or are at risk for developing a pathological condition or pathological conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and personality disorders, in the absence of intervention. Provides that facts adduced at therapy sessions shall not be considered in adjudicating the action unless stipulated by the parties. Allows the court to assess fees as equitable.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/30/2013	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
1/30/2013	House	First Reading
1/30/2013	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2013	House	Assigned to Judiciary
2/21/2013	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Al Riley
3/14/2013	House	To General Law Subcommittee
3/22/2013	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
12/3/2014	House	Session Sine Die

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