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Bill Status of HB4216 94th General Assembly

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Short Description: MARRIAGE ACT-PROF PERSONNEL

House Sponsors
Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
2/8/2006	House	Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

750 ILCS 5/604

from Ch. 40, par. 604

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that the court may seek an evaluation by (instead of the advice of) professional personnel, whether or not employed by the court on a regular basis. Provides that the evaluation shall include assessments for domestic violence. Prohibits the professional from making a recommendation as to the custody of the child. Provides that counsel shall not directly or indirectly communicate with the professional unless by order of the court. Provides that any unauthorized communication by counsel with the professional shall result in the professional being precluded from testifying and from the contents of his or her report from being considered by the court.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
12/2/2005	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patricia R. Bellock
1/4/2006	House	First Reading
1/4/2006	House	Referred to Rules Committee
1/18/2006	House	Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
2/3/2006	House	Motion Filed Rep. Patricia R. Bellock; Table House Bill 4216 Pursuant to Rule 60(b)
2/8/2006	House	Motion Prevailed
2/8/2006	House	Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Patricia R. Bellock

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