HB4370 - 104th General Assembly

NAME CHANGE-GENDER ID
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Anne Stava
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/21-107 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates a process for a petition for change of name on the basis of gender identity. Makes all of the proceedings and records confidential unless the petitioner waives otherwise. Makes limited exceptions to the confidentiality requirement. Creates a cause of action for knowingly violating the confidentiality provisions. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/09/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anne Stava
1/14/2026 House First Reading
1/14/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/19/2026 House To Constitutional & Family Law Subcommittee
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee