HB4498 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

NEGLIGENT PATERNITY TEST
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Jay Hoffman
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
735 ILCS 5/13-228 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Negligent Testing for Paternity Act. Creates a civil cause of action if an entity negligently performs genetic testing for paternity. Authorizes the aggrieved person to recover actual damages, including, but not limited to, emotional distress. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates a statute of limitation of two years from the date when the person knew or should have reasonably known of the negligence. Applies to all conduct occurring on or after January 1, 1980. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/20/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
1/20/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/20/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
2/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jay Hoffman
2/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee