Bill Text: IL SB2798 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Amended

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Bill Title: Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that proof that a minor has a constellation of injuries is prima facie evidence of abuse. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2015-01-13 - Session Sine Die [SB2798 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-SB2798-Amended.html

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Sen. John G. Mulroe

Filed: 3/10/2014

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AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 2798
AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 2798 on page 1, by
replacing lines 21 through 23 with the following:
"(a) proof that a minor has a medical diagnosis of
battered child syndrome, or a determination by a medical
professional that the minor has an injury or injuries that
are indicative of non-accidental trauma is prima facie
evidence of abuse;"; and
on page 2, by replacing lines 9 through 14 with the following:
"(e) proof of injuries sustained by a minor or of the
condition of a minor of such a nature as would ordinarily
not be sustained or exist except by reason of the acts or
omissions of the parent, custodian or guardian of such
minor, including but not limited to a determination by a
medical professional that the minor has an injury or
injuries indicative of non-accidental trauma, shall be
prima facie evidence of abuse or neglect, as the case may

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be;".