HB3437

MARRIAGE-DISSOLUTION ACT

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3437 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to enhance protections for children in custody disputes, focusing on.

HB3437 mandates that courts appoint guardians ad litem with training in family violence for children in custody cases. It requires judges to consider specific factors when allocating parenting time, including the child's safety and the parents' ability to cooperate. The bill also restricts parenting time for abusive parents and mandates supervised parenting time for those convicted of sex offenses against children. Additionally, it prohibits courts from sealing files related to domestic violence orders of protection.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

8:00 AM

Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee