Bill Status of HB2453  104th General Assembly

Short Description:  GENDER-RELATED VIOLENCE

House Sponsors
Rep. Maura Hirschauer and Katie Stuart

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
740 ILCS 82/5


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Gender Violence Act. Provides that "gender-related violence" includes sexual contact between a sexual organ of one person and an intimate part of another person in which a "sexually protective device" has been intentionally removed by the defendant without the consent of the plaintiff or unintentionally removed but the defendant continues to engage in sexual conduct without getting the consent of the unaware plaintiff. Defines "sexually protective device" as any of the following that is intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection: internal or external condom; spermicide; diaphragm; cervical cap; contraceptive sponge; dental dam; or another physical device intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/3/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
  2/4/2025HouseFirst Reading
  2/4/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
  3/5/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
  3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee