DISSOL-STEPPARENT CUSTOD VISIT House SponsorsRep. Thomas Holbrook 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die 750 ILCS 5/601from Ch. 40, par. 601750 ILCS 5/607from Ch. 40, par. 607 Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides for stepparent custody when the circumstances warrant custody; the circumstances to consider include: the parent's physical and mental health, abilities, and location; the child's living and care arrangements; the stepparent's role concerning care, control, and provision for the child's welfare; the child's age; the length of the marriage between the parent and the stepparent; the child's wishes; and the child's best interests. Provides for stepparent visitation when the circumstances warrant visitation; the circumstances to consider include: the parent's physical and mental condition, abilities, and location; the child's previous residency with the stepparent; the child's wishes; the child's age; the stepparent's role concerning care, control, and provision for the child's welfare; and the best interests of the child. 2/8/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Thomas Holbrook 2/8/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/8/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/15/2007HouseAssigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee 3/23/2007HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/13/2009HouseSession Sine Die