Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

SB 259 — IMDMA-CHILDREN-RELOCATION

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0143

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2021. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 76% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows a court to order the relocation of a child on a temporary basis before the entry of a final allocation judgment if it is in the best interests of the child. Provides that a temporary relocation shall not prejudice either parent in the allocation of parental responsibilities contained in a final allocation judgment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0143

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2022

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-001

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  9. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  10. Removed from Consent Calendar Status Rep. Greg Harris

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Consent Calendar

  12. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Consent Calendar

  13. Second Reading - Consent Calendar

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Consent Calendar

  15. Do Pass / Consent Calendar Judiciary - Civil Committee; 015-000-000

  16. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Burke

  20. Arrived in House

  21. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 21, 2021

  23. Second Reading

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2021

  25. Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000

  26. Assigned to Judiciary

  27. Referred to Assignments

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Frances Ann Hurley

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 58 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 26000
Unaffiliated 18001
Republican 14000
Total 58001
% of votes cast 98%0%0%2%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Gillespie — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bailey — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bush — Yea
Stoller — Yea
Landek — Yea
Connor — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Barickman — Not Voting
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 259 do?
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Allows a court to order the relocation of a child on a temporary basis before the entry of a final allocation judgment if it is in the best interests of the child. Provides that a temporary relocation shall not prejudice either parent in the allocation of parental responsibilities contained in a final allocation judgment.
Who sponsors SB 259?
SB 259 is sponsored by Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Kelly M. Burke, and Frances Ann Hurley.
What is the current status of SB 259?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2021. Enacted.
Where can I track SB 259?
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