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HB3437 - 104th General Assembly

MARRIAGE-DISSOLUTION ACT
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Joyce Mason
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 5/506from Ch. 40, par. 506
750 ILCS 5/602.5
750 ILCS 5/602.7
750 ILCS 5/603.10
750 ILCS 5/603.12 new
750 ILCS 5/604.10
750 ILCS 5/715 new
750 ILCS 60/228 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Requires a court, when appointing a guardian ad litem to represent a child, shall make efforts to appoint a guardian ad litem who has received evidence-based education and training relating to family violence. Includes additional factors for the court to consider when determining the allocation of parenting time. Provides criteria for the court to consider in restricting parental responsibilities that are necessary to protect a child's physical, mental, moral, or emotional well-being. Allows the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to develop and implement an ongoing education and training program for judges and relevant court personnel regarding child abuse. Makes other changes. Amends the Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Restricts a court from sealing a court file related to a domestic violence order of protection. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as Kayden's Law.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/07/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
2/18/2025 House First Reading
2/18/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025 House Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee