HB5405

TERMINATION-PARENTAL RIGHTS

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5405 allows a parent to petition for termination of the other parent's rights in certain proceedings.

Illinois HB5405 amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to create a process for one parent to petition for termination of the other parent's rights in specific proceedings. The petitioning parent must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent parent has abandoned the child or failed to provide reasonable financial support or maintain contact or visitation without good cause.

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History

Feb 13

House

First Reading

Feb 13

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 6

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech