CRONIN. 750 ILCS 50/18.3b new 750 ILCS 50/18.3a rep. Amends the Adoption Act. Provides that persons 18 years of age or older may petition the court where an adoption took place to determine the whereabouts of unknown relatives. Provides for the Department of Children and Family Services to set the standards for confidential intermediaries by rule. Provides that a court may appoint a confidential intermediary to conduct the search for unknown relatives. Provides that the records of the confidential intermediary shall be kept confidential and shall be returned to the court for inclusion in the impounded adoption file. Provides that sought-after relatives are not required to disclose their identity or location. Provides that petitioners shall pay the fee for services provided by the confidential intermediary. Provides that confidential intermediaries are exempt from liability for acts, omissions, or efforts made in good faith within the scope of the Adoption Act. Provides for sanctions against persons who improperly disclose information about sought-after relatives. Repeals the current provisions concerning confidential intermediaries. Effective immediately. 97-02-06 S FIRST READING 97-02-06 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-19 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE JUDICIARY 97-03-12 S POSTPONED 97-03-12 S COMMITTEE JUDICIARY 97-03-15 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary