Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2321 — MARRIAGE CERT NAME CHANGE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that for a person married in any county in this State, the county clerk shall issue a new marriage certificate when it receives legal documentation indicating one of the parties listed on the certificate has legally changed names. Provides that if a new marriage certificate is issued, the original certificate shall not be subject to inspection or certification except upon order of the circuit court, request of a person named on the marriage certificate, or as provided by rule. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Assigned to Judiciary

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2321 do?
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that for a person married in any county in this State, the county clerk shall issue a new marriage certificate when it receives legal documentation indicating one of the parties listed on the certificate has legally changed names. Provides that if a new marriage certificate is issued, the original certificate shall not be subject to inspection or certification except upon order of the circuit court, request of a person named on the marriage certificate, or as provided by rule. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 2321?
SB 2321 is sponsored by Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2321?
This bill died with 102nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 2321?
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