Bill Title: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Defines "mentally capable adult relative" and "physically capable adult relative". Provides that a minor shall not be considered neglected or dependent for the sole reason that the minor's parent or parents or other person or persons responsible for the minor's welfare have left the minor in the care of a physically and mentally capable adult relative who is willing and able to care for the minor for any period of time. Effective immediately.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2009-08-10 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0168 [HB0520 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [HTML]

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