SB0026

PARENTAGE ACT-SCOPE

Chamber Passed·4/9/25

Illinois SB0026 amends the Illinois Parentage Act to allow courts to apply Illinois law in parentage cases, regardless of the child's birthplace or.

Illinois SB0026 amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 to allow courts to apply Illinois law, including choice of law rules, when adjudicating parent-child relationships. This change means that the applicable law may not depend on the child's birthplace or past or present residence. The Act ensures that parental rights and duties under other Illinois laws remain unchanged. This Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 75–37 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

75 Yea

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37 Nay

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Calendar

May 29, 2025

10:00 AM

Executive Committee Hearing

May 23, 2025

11:30 AM

Executive Committee Hearing

History

Jul 2, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

May 31, 2025

Senate

Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon

May 29, 2025

House

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman