Bill Status of HB 4447   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  PARENTAGE ACT-VARIOUS

House Sponsors
Rep. Kelly M. Burke

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. John G. Mulroe)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/12/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0769

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 46/103
750 ILCS 46/201
750 ILCS 46/204
750 ILCS 46/205
750 ILCS 46/301
750 ILCS 46/302
750 ILCS 46/304
750 ILCS 46/501
750 ILCS 46/502
750 ILCS 46/602
750 ILCS 46/604
750 ILCS 46/610
750 ILCS 46/611
750 ILCS 46/622
750 ILCS 46/802
750 ILCS 46/803
750 ILCS 46/805
750 ILCS 46/808
750 ILCS 46/809

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Makes numerous changes in provisions concerning: definitions; the establishment of the parent-child relationship; presumption of parentage; proceedings to declare the non-existence of the parent-child relationship; voluntary acknowledgment; rules for acknowledgment and denial of parentage; temporary orders; injunctive relief; standing; venue; genetic testing; joinder of proceedings; men who father through sexual assault or sexual abuse; judgment; the provision of information to the State Case Registry; enforcement; modification; and the right to counsel.

House Floor Amendment No. 3
Adds reference to:
750 ILCS 46/303
750 ILCS 46/305
750 ILCS 46/307
750 ILCS 46/308
750 ILCS 46/309
750 ILCS 46/310
750 ILCS 46/311
750 ILCS 46/312
750 ILCS 46/313
750 ILCS 46/903
750 ILCS 46/904

Makes changes concerning the required notices on the voluntary acknowledgment of parentage form. Changes the definition of "gestational surrogacy". Changes "acknowledgment" to "voluntary acknowledgment" and makes corresponding changes. Provides that any voluntary acknowledgment or denial or rescission of acknowledgement of parentage that was completed prior to January 1, 2016 (the effective date of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015) is valid if it met all criteria for validity at the time it was signed. In a Section concerning temporary orders, specifies that "child" includes a non-minor child with a disability. In a Section concerning the authority to deny genetic testing, provides that it shall be presumed to be equitable and in the best interests of the child to grant a motion by the child seeking an order for genetic testing, and the presumption may be overcome by clear and convincing evidence that extraordinary circumstances exist making the genetic testing contrary to the child's best interests. Makes a change concerning the guidelines and standards the court must use in determining temporary child support. Makes a change in the Section concerning standing. Makes changes in provisions governing the effect of a judgment that lacks an explicit allocation of parental responsibilities. In provisions concerning support, changes "father" and "non-custodial parent" to "person obligated to pay support". Provides that the Act applies to all pending actions and proceedings commenced prior to its effective date with respect to issues on which a judgment has not been entered. Deletes language providing that the repeal of the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 shall not affect rights or liabilities under that Act which are the subject of proceedings pending on the effective date of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Makes other changes.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Provides that the court's order granting a child's request for genetic testing must specify the ways in which the testing results may be used for purposes of protecting the child's best interests.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/14/2016HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  1/15/2016HouseFirst Reading
  1/15/2016HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/23/2016HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  2/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  2/29/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  3/2/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2016HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 008-001-000
  3/2/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/2/2016HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40
  3/2/2016HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/24/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  3/24/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
  4/4/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  4/13/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 010-000-000
  4/15/2016HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/15/2016HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
  4/15/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/19/2016HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-009-000
  4/19/2016SenateArrive in Senate
  4/19/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2016
  4/19/2016SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe
  4/20/2016SenateFirst Reading
  4/20/2016SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/27/2016SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  5/4/2016SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 010-000-000
  5/4/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2016
  5/9/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe
  5/9/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/10/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  5/10/2016SenateSecond Reading
  5/10/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2016
  5/11/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 007-000-000
  5/19/2016SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/19/2016SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Mulroe
  5/19/2016SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/19/2016SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  5/19/2016HouseArrived in House
  5/19/2016HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
  5/23/2016HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kelly M. Burke
  5/23/2016HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2016HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  5/25/2016HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 009-000-000
  5/29/2016HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 084-029-001
  5/29/2016HouseHouse Concurs
  5/29/2016HousePassed Both Houses
  6/27/2016HouseSent to the Governor
  8/12/2016HouseGovernor Approved
  8/12/2016HouseEffective Date January 1, 2017
  8/12/2016HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0769

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