Illinois § 70 Construction of Act

Illinois Statutes

§ 70 — Construction of Act

Illinois § 70

TopicHUMAN NEEDS

Ch. 325CHILDREN

Act 325 ILCS 2/Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act.

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325 Ill. Comp. Stat. 70 (2026).

Text

Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preclude the courts of this State from exercising their discretion to protect the health and safety of children in individual cases. The best interests and welfare of a child shall be a paramount consideration in the construction and interpretation of this Act. It is in the child's best interests that this Act be construed and interpreted so as not to result in extending time limits beyond those set forth in this Act.

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Nothing in this Act shall be construed to preclude the courts of this State from exercising their discretion to protect the health and safety of children in individual cases. The best interests and welfare of a child shall be a paramount consideration in the construction and interpretation of this Act. It is in the child's best interests that this Act be construed and interpreted so as not to result in extending time limits beyond those set forth in this Act.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 92-408, eff. 8-17-01; 92-432, eff. 8-17-01 .)

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