SB1478

04/15/2024 , Illinois , Legislation , Abuse/Neglect/Dependency - Children

SB1478: Requiring the court to appoint an attorney for unrepresented children who are the subject of abuse/neglect proceedings, even where an attorney guardian ad litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is appointed and the CASA is represented by an attorney; also creating the Due Process for Youth Oversight Commission to oversee the creation and implementation of a youth’s statutory RTC.

Last action (on 04/15/2024): Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon