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HB4508 - 104th General Assembly
MARRIAGE LICENSE VIDEO APPEAR
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 5/203from Ch. 40, par. 203
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Requires each county clerk to establish a process within 6 months or sooner after the effective date of the amendatory Act that allows a party or parties to participate in a video conferencing application in which a party may be seen and heard by the county clerk in real time if a party cannot travel or has difficulty traveling because of a disability, physical impairment, or health condition that impedes the mobility of a party to appear in person. Provides for such a party, at the sole discretion of the county clerk, the county clerk or designee may go to a party's location to complete the application. Requires that a request to the county clerk to complete the application in-person at a party's location must be supported by a written note or certification from a medical professional or licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, LPN, CNA, or hospice professional stating the accommodation is necessary to prevent a hardship as provided in the Act.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse |
| 1/21/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 1/26/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 1/26/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 012-006-000 |
| 2/18/2026 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 2/23/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 3/10/2026 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty |