Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 D cosponsors

SB 27 — MARRIAGE ACT-CHILD SUPPORT

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0340

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 13, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 15, 2025.

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The bill SB 27 has been updated to reflect new changes in language, replacing an older version that was labeled "Engrossed" with a finalized version called "Enrolled." While the specific content of the lines added and removed isn’t detailed, these changes usually indicate adjustments or refinements for clarity or accuracy. This matters because it ensures the bill is more precise and easier to understand, which can improve its implementation and effectiveness once it becomes law.

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SB0027 Engrossed LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b AN ACT concerning families.
SB0027 Enrolled LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b AN ACT concerning families.
For purposes of this Section, the term "child" shall include any child under age 18 and any child SB0027 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b age 19 or younger who is still attending high school.
For purposes of this Section, the term "child" shall include any child under age 18 and any child SB0027 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b age 19 or younger who is still attending high school.
SB0027 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (E) to adjust child support based upon the needs of the child;
SB0027 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (E) to adjust child support based upon the needs of the child;
The court shall determine child support in each case by applying the child support guidelines unless the court makes a finding that application of the guidelines would be inappropriate, SB0027 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b after considering the best interests of the child and evidence which shows relevant factors including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:
The court shall determine child support in each case by applying the child support guidelines unless the court makes a finding that application of the guidelines would be inappropriate, SB0027 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b after considering the best interests of the child and evidence which shows relevant factors including, but not limited to, one or more of the following:
Social security disability and retirement benefits paid for the benefit of the subject child must be included in the disabled or SB0027 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b retired parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation, but the parent is entitled to a child support credit for the amount of benefits paid to the other party for the child.
Social security disability and retirement benefits paid for the benefit of the subject child must be included in the disabled or SB0027 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b retired parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation, but the parent is entitled to a child support credit for the amount of benefits paid to the other party for the child.
SB0027 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (C) As used in this Section, "standardized tax amount" means the total of federal and state income taxes for a single person claiming the standard tax deduction, one personal exemption, and the applicable number of dependency exemptions for the minor child or children of the parties, and Social Security and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
SB0027 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (C) As used in this Section, "standardized tax amount" means the total of federal and state income taxes for a single person claiming the standard tax deduction, one personal exemption, and the applicable number of dependency exemptions for the minor child or children of the parties, and Social Security and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
and (III) Social Security or self-employment tax, if applicable (or, if none, mandatory retirement SB0027 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b contributions required by law or as a condition of employment) and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
and (III) Social Security or self-employment tax, if applicable (or, if none, mandatory retirement SB0027 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b contributions required by law or as a condition of employment) and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
If the court determines SB0027 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b child support in a summary hearing under Section 501 and an eligible party opts in to the individualized tax amount method under this item (II), the individualized tax amount shall be determined by the court on the basis of information contained in one or both parties' Supreme Court approved Financial Affidavit (Family & Divorce Cases) and relevant supporting documents under applicable court rules.
If the court determines SB0027 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b child support in a summary hearing under Section 501 and an eligible party opts in to the individualized tax amount method under this item (II), the individualized tax amount shall be determined by the court on the basis of information contained in one or both parties' Supreme Court approved Financial Affidavit (Family & Divorce Cases) and relevant supporting documents under applicable court rules.
If a parent is also legally responsible for support of a child SB0027 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b not shared with the other parent and not subject to the present proceeding, there shall be an adjustment to net income as follows:
If a parent is also legally responsible for support of a child SB0027 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b not shared with the other parent and not subject to the present proceeding, there shall be an adjustment to net income as follows:
SB0027 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (II) Spousal Maintenance adjustment.
SB0027 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (II) Spousal Maintenance adjustment.
(A) The accelerated component of depreciation and any business expenses determined either judicially or administratively to be inappropriate or excessive shall be excluded from the total of ordinary and necessary business expenses to be deducted in the SB0027 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b determination of net business income from gross business income.
(A) The accelerated component of depreciation and any business expenses determined either judicially or administratively to be inappropriate or excessive shall be excluded from the total of ordinary and necessary business expenses to be deducted in the SB0027 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b determination of net business income from gross business income.
There is a rebuttable presumption in any judicial or SB0027 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b administrative proceeding for child support that the amount of the child support obligation that would result from the application of the child support guidelines is the correct amount of child support.
There is a rebuttable presumption in any judicial or SB0027 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b administrative proceeding for child support that the amount of the child support obligation that would result from the application of the child support guidelines is the correct amount of child support.
The court may deviate from the child support SB0027 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b guidelines if the application would be inequitable, unjust, or inappropriate.
The court may deviate from the child support SB0027 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b guidelines if the application would be inequitable, unjust, or inappropriate.
The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic SB0027 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty of support to the child to contribute to the reasonable school and extracurricular activity expenses incurred which are intended to enhance the educational, athletic, social, or cultural development of the child.
The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic SB0027 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty of support to the child to contribute to the reasonable school and extracurricular activity expenses incurred which are intended to enhance the educational, athletic, social, or cultural development of the child.
(B) Child care expenses shall be prorated in proportion to each parent's percentage share of SB0027 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b combined net income, and may be added to the basic child support obligation if not paid directly by each parent to the provider of child care services.
(B) Child care expenses shall be prorated in proportion to each parent's percentage share of SB0027 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b combined net income, and may be added to the basic child support obligation if not paid directly by each parent to the provider of child care services.
The party incurring child care expenses shall notify the other party within 14 days of any change in the amount of child care expenses that would affect the annualized child care amount as determined SB0027 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b in the support order.
The party incurring child care expenses shall notify the other party within 14 days of any change in the amount of child care expenses that would affect the annualized child care amount as determined SB0027 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b in the support order.
(A) compute the support the first parent would owe to other parent as if the child in his or her care was SB0027 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the only child of the parties;
(A) compute the support the first parent would owe to other parent as if the child in his or her care was SB0027 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the only child of the parties;
(B) The court, in its discretion, may order either SB0027 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b or both parents to contribute to the reasonable health care needs of the child not covered by insurance, including, but not limited to, unreimbursed medical, dental, orthodontic, or vision expenses and any prescription medication for the child not covered under the child's health insurance.
(B) The court, in its discretion, may order either SB0027 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b or both parents to contribute to the reasonable health care needs of the child not covered by insurance, including, but not limited to, unreimbursed medical, dental, orthodontic, or vision expenses and any prescription medication for the child not covered under the child's health insurance.
As used in this Section, "cash medical support" means an amount ordered to be paid toward the cost of health insurance provided by a public entity or by another person through employment or otherwise or for other medical costs not covered by SB0027 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b insurance.
As used in this Section, "cash medical support" means an amount ordered to be paid toward the cost of health insurance provided by a public entity or by another person through employment or otherwise or for other medical costs not covered by SB0027 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b insurance.
If the obligee is paying for private health insurance for the child, the child support obligation shall be increased by the obligor's share SB0027 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b of the premium payment.
If the obligee is paying for private health insurance for the child, the child support obligation shall be increased by the obligor's share SB0027 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b of the premium payment.
If not included in the employer's medical plan, adding the dental or vision insurance for the child is at the discretion of SB0027 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the court.
If not included in the employer's medical plan, adding the dental or vision insurance for the child is at the discretion of SB0027 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the court.
However, if the court finds that the child support amount cannot be expressed exclusively as a dollar amount because all or a portion of the obligor's net income is uncertain as to source, time of payment, or amount, the court may order a percentage amount of support SB0027 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b in addition to a specific dollar amount and enter such other orders as may be necessary to determine and enforce, on a timely basis, the applicable support ordered.
However, if the court finds that the child support amount cannot be expressed exclusively as a dollar amount because all or a portion of the obligor's net income is uncertain as to source, time of payment, or amount, the court may order a percentage amount of support SB0027 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b in addition to a specific dollar amount and enter such other orders as may be necessary to determine and enforce, on a timely basis, the applicable support ordered.
The court shall be apprised through evidence, stipulation, or otherwise as to SB0027 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the level, ownership, and type of existing life insurance death benefit coverage available to one or both parents, the cost of the premiums, cost ratings, and escalations and assignment of the policy, if applicable, and all other relevant circumstances.
The court shall be apprised through evidence, stipulation, or otherwise as to SB0027 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the level, ownership, and type of existing life insurance death benefit coverage available to one or both parents, the cost of the premiums, cost ratings, and escalations and assignment of the policy, if applicable, and all other relevant circumstances.
SB0027 Engrossed - 24 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (a-5) In an action to enforce an order for child support based on the obligor's failure to make support payments as required by the order, notice of proceedings to hold the obligor in contempt for that failure may be served on the obligor by personal service or by regular mail addressed to the last known address of the obligor.
SB0027 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (a-5) In an action to enforce an order for child support based on the obligor's failure to make support payments as required by the order, notice of proceedings to hold the obligor in contempt for that failure may be served on the obligor by personal service or by regular mail addressed to the last known address of the obligor.
The court may further order any part or all of the earnings of a parent during a sentence of periodic imprisonment paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court or to the parent having physical SB0027 Engrossed - 25 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b possession of the child or to the non-parent custodian having custody of the child of the sentenced parent for the support of the child until further order of the court.
The court may further order any part or all of the earnings of a parent during a sentence of periodic imprisonment paid to the Clerk of the Circuit Court or to the parent having physical SB0027 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b possession of the child or to the non-parent custodian having custody of the child of the sentenced parent for the support of the child until further order of the court.
(1) the obligor and the person, persons, or business SB0027 Engrossed - 26 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b entity maintain records together.
(1) the obligor and the person, persons, or business SB0027 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b entity maintain records together.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall certify the order suspending the SB0027 Engrossed - 27 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b driving privileges of the parent or granting the issuance of a family financial responsibility driving permit to the Secretary of State on forms prescribed by the Secretary of State.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall certify the order suspending the SB0027 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b driving privileges of the parent or granting the issuance of a family financial responsibility driving permit to the Secretary of State on forms prescribed by the Secretary of State.
A support obligation, or any portion of a support obligation, which becomes due and remains unpaid as of the end of each month, excluding the child support that was due for that month to the extent that it was not paid in that month, SB0027 Engrossed - 28 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b shall accrue simple interest as set forth in Section 12-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
A support obligation, or any portion of a support obligation, which becomes due and remains unpaid as of the end of each month, excluding the child support that was due for that month to the extent that it was not paid in that month, SB0027 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b shall accrue simple interest as set forth in Section 12-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Each such judgment shall have the full force, effect and SB0027 Engrossed - 29 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b attributes of any other judgment of this State, including the ability to be enforced.
Each such judgment shall have the full force, effect and SB0027 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b attributes of any other judgment of this State, including the ability to be enforced.
(f) All orders for support, when entered or modified, shall include a provision requiring the obligor to notify the court and, in cases in which a party is receiving child and spouse services under Article X of the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, within 7 days, (i) of the name and address of any new employer of the SB0027 Engrossed - 30 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b obligor, (ii) whether the obligor has access to health insurance coverage through the employer or other group coverage and, if so, the policy name and number and the names of persons covered under the policy, except only the initials of any covered minors shall be included, and (iii) of any new residential or mailing address or telephone number of the obligor.
(f) All orders for support, when entered or modified, shall include a provision requiring the obligor to notify the court and, in cases in which a party is receiving child and spouse services under Article X of the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, within 7 days, (i) of the name and address of any new employer of the SB0027 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b obligor, (ii) whether the obligor has access to health insurance coverage through the employer or other group coverage and, if so, the policy name and number and the names of persons covered under the policy, except only the initials of any covered minors shall be included, and (iii) of any new residential or mailing address or telephone number of the obligor.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the court from modifying the order or terminating the order in the event the child is otherwise SB0027 Engrossed - 31 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b emancipated.
Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the court from modifying the order or terminating the order in the event the child is otherwise SB0027 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b emancipated.
This subsection shall not be construed to prevent or affect the establishment SB0027 Engrossed - 32 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b or modification of an order for support of a minor child or the establishment or modification of an order for support of a non-minor child or educational expenses under Section 513 of this Act.
This subsection shall not be construed to prevent or affect the establishment SB0027 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b or modification of an order for support of a minor child or the establishment or modification of an order for support of a non-minor child or educational expenses under Section 513 of this Act.
(i) The court does not lose the powers of contempt, driver's license suspension, or other child support SB0027 Engrossed - 33 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b enforcement mechanisms, including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution as set forth in this Act, upon the emancipation of the minor child.
(i) The court does not lose the powers of contempt, driver's license suspension, or other child support SB0027 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b enforcement mechanisms, including, but not limited to, criminal prosecution as set forth in this Act, upon the emancipation of the minor child.
SB0027 Engrossed - 34 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (1) Child support guidelines.
SB0027 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (1) Child support guidelines.
and (F) to allocate the amount of child support to be SB0027 Engrossed - 35 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b paid by each parent based upon a parent's net income and the child's physical care arrangements.
and (F) to allocate the amount of child support to be SB0027 Enrolled - 35 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b paid by each parent based upon a parent's net income and the child's physical care arrangements.
SB0027 Engrossed - 36 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (A) the financial resources and needs of the child;
SB0027 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (A) the financial resources and needs of the child;
Social security disability and retirement benefits paid for the benefit of the subject child must be included in the disabled or retired parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation, but the parent is entitled to a child support credit for SB0027 Engrossed - 37 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the amount of benefits paid to the other party for the child.
Social security disability and retirement benefits paid for the benefit of the subject child must be included in the disabled or retired parent's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation, but the parent is entitled to a child support credit for SB0027 Enrolled - 37 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the amount of benefits paid to the other party for the child.
(C) As used in this Section, "standardized tax amount" means the total of federal and state income taxes for a single person claiming the standard tax SB0027 Engrossed - 38 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b deduction, one personal exemption, and the applicable number of dependency exemptions for the minor child or children of the parties, and Social Security and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
(C) As used in this Section, "standardized tax amount" means the total of federal and state income taxes for a single person claiming the standard tax SB0027 Enrolled - 38 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b deduction, one personal exemption, and the applicable number of dependency exemptions for the minor child or children of the parties, and Social Security and Medicare tax calculated at the Federal Insurance Contributions Act rate.
SB0027 Engrossed - 39 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (E) In lieu of a standardized tax amount, a determination of an individualized tax amount may be made under items (I), (II), or (III) below.
SB0027 Enrolled - 39 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (E) In lieu of a standardized tax amount, a determination of an individualized tax amount may be made under items (I), (II), or (III) below.
If the court determines child support in a summary hearing under Section 501 and an eligible party opts in to the individualized tax amount method under this item SB0027 Engrossed - 40 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (II), the individualized tax amount shall be determined by the court on the basis of information contained in one or both parties' Supreme Court approved Financial Affidavit (Family & Divorce Cases) and relevant supporting documents under applicable court rules.
If the court determines child support in a summary hearing under Section 501 and an eligible party opts in to the individualized tax amount method under this item SB0027 Enrolled - 40 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (II), the individualized tax amount shall be determined by the court on the basis of information contained in one or both parties' Supreme Court approved Financial Affidavit (Family & Divorce Cases) and relevant supporting documents under applicable court rules.
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SB0027 Engrossed - 41 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (i) Multi-family adjustment with court order.
SB0027 Enrolled - 41 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (i) Multi-family adjustment with court order.
Obligations pursuant to a court order for spousal maintenance in the pending proceeding actually SB0027 Engrossed - 42 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b paid or payable to the same party to whom child support is to be payable or actually paid to a former spouse pursuant to a court order shall be deducted from the parent's after-tax income, unless the maintenance obligation is tax deductible to the payor for federal income tax purposes, in which case it shall be deducted from the payor's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation.
Obligations pursuant to a court order for spousal maintenance in the pending proceeding actually SB0027 Enrolled - 42 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b paid or payable to the same party to whom child support is to be payable or actually paid to a former spouse pursuant to a court order shall be deducted from the parent's after-tax income, unless the maintenance obligation is tax deductible to the payor for federal income tax purposes, in which case it shall be deducted from the payor's gross income for purposes of calculating the parent's child support obligation.
(B) Any item of reimbursement or in-kind payment SB0027 Engrossed - 43 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b received by a parent from a business, including, but not limited to, a company car, reimbursed meals, free housing, or a housing allowance, shall be counted as income if not otherwise included in the recipient's gross income, if the item is significant in amount and reduces personal expenses.
(B) Any item of reimbursement or in-kind payment SB0027 Enrolled - 43 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b received by a parent from a business, including, but not limited to, a company car, reimbursed meals, free housing, or a housing allowance, shall be counted as income if not otherwise included in the recipient's gross income, if the item is significant in amount and reduces personal expenses.
The court shall also consider the local job market, SB0027 Engrossed - 44 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b availability of local employers willing to hire the parent, prevailing earning levels in the local community, and other relevant background factors in the case.
The court shall also consider the local job market, SB0027 Enrolled - 44 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b availability of local employers willing to hire the parent, prevailing earning levels in the local community, and other relevant background factors in the case.
There is a rebuttable presumption that a minimum child support obligation of $40 per month, per child, will be entered for an obligor who has actual or imputed gross income at or SB0027 Engrossed - 45 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b less than 75% of the most recent United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of one person, with a maximum total child support obligation for that obligor of $120 per month to be divided equally among all of the obligor's children.
There is a rebuttable presumption that a minimum child support obligation of $40 per month, per child, will be entered for an obligor who has actual or imputed gross income at or SB0027 Enrolled - 45 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b less than 75% of the most recent United States Department of Health and Human Services Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of one person, with a maximum total child support obligation for that obligor of $120 per month to be divided equally among all of the obligor's children.
(A) extraordinary medical expenditures necessary to preserve the life or health of a party or a child of SB0027 Engrossed - 46 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b either or both of the parties;
(A) extraordinary medical expenditures necessary to preserve the life or health of a party or a child of SB0027 Enrolled - 46 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b either or both of the parties;
The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty SB0027 Engrossed - 47 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b of support to the child to contribute to the reasonable child care expenses of the child.
The court, in its discretion, in addition to the basic child support obligation, may order either or both parents owing a duty SB0027 Enrolled - 47 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b of support to the child to contribute to the reasonable child care expenses of the child.
SB0027 Engrossed - 48 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (C) The amount of child care expenses shall be adequate to obtain reasonable and necessary child care.
SB0027 Enrolled - 48 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (C) The amount of child care expenses shall be adequate to obtain reasonable and necessary child care.
The child support obligation is SB0027 Engrossed - 49 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b then computed for each parent by multiplying that parent's portion of the shared care support obligation by the percentage of time the child spends with the other parent.
The child support obligation is SB0027 Enrolled - 49 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b then computed for each parent by multiplying that parent's portion of the shared care support obligation by the percentage of time the child spends with the other parent.
The parent who owes the greater obligation shall be ordered to pay the difference in support to the other SB0027 Engrossed - 50 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent, unless the court determines, pursuant to other provisions of this Section, that it should deviate from the guidelines.
The parent who owes the greater obligation shall be ordered to pay the difference in support to the other SB0027 Enrolled - 50 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent, unless the court determines, pursuant to other provisions of this Section, that it should deviate from the guidelines.
(C) If neither parent has access to appropriate private health insurance coverage, the court may SB0027 Engrossed - 51 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b order:
(C) If neither parent has access to appropriate private health insurance coverage, the court may SB0027 Enrolled - 51 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b order:
If this amount is not available or cannot be verified, the total cost of the health insurance premium shall be divided by the total number of persons covered by the SB0027 Engrossed - 52 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b policy.
If this amount is not available or cannot be verified, the total cost of the health insurance premium shall be divided by the total number of persons covered by the SB0027 Enrolled - 52 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b policy.
The court shall require the SB0027 Engrossed - 53 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent receiving the adjustment to annually submit proof of continued coverage of the child to the other parent, or as designated by the court.
The court shall require the SB0027 Enrolled - 53 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent receiving the adjustment to annually submit proof of continued coverage of the child to the other parent, or as designated by the court.
SB0027 Engrossed - 54 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (4.5) In a proceeding for child support following dissolution of the marriage or civil union by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse, and in which the court is requiring payment of support for the period before the date an order for current support is entered, there is a rebuttable presumption that the obligor's net income for the prior period was the same as his or her net income at the time the order for current support is entered.
SB0027 Enrolled - 54 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b (4.5) In a proceeding for child support following dissolution of the marriage or civil union by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over the absent spouse, and in which the court is requiring payment of support for the period before the date an order for current support is entered, there is a rebuttable presumption that the obligor's net income for the prior period was the same as his or her net income at the time the order for current support is entered.
(6) If (i) the obligor was properly served with a request for discovery of financial information relating to the obligor's ability to provide child support, (ii) the obligor failed to comply with the request, despite having been ordered to do so by the court, and (iii) the obligor SB0027 Engrossed - 55 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b is not present at the hearing to determine support despite having received proper notice, then any relevant financial information concerning the obligor's ability to provide child support that was obtained pursuant to subpoena and proper notice shall be admitted into evidence without the need to establish any further foundation for its admission.
(6) If (i) the obligor was properly served with a request for discovery of financial information relating to the obligor's ability to provide child support, (ii) the obligor failed to comply with the request, despite having been ordered to do so by the court, and (iii) the obligor SB0027 Enrolled - 55 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b is not present at the hearing to determine support despite having received proper notice, then any relevant financial information concerning the obligor's ability to provide child support that was obtained pursuant to subpoena and proper notice shall be admitted into evidence without the need to establish any further foundation for its admission.
The court shall be apprised through evidence, stipulation, or otherwise as to the SB0027 Engrossed - 56 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b availability of obtaining reasonably affordable new life insurance.
The court shall be apprised through evidence, stipulation, or otherwise as to the SB0027 Enrolled - 56 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b availability of obtaining reasonably affordable new life insurance.
The last known address of the obligor may be determined from records of the clerk of the court, from the Federal Case Registry of Child Support SB0027 Engrossed - 57 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b Orders, or by any other reasonable means.
The last known address of the obligor may be determined from records of the clerk of the court, from the Federal Case Registry of Child Support SB0027 Enrolled - 57 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b Orders, or by any other reasonable means.
(i) provide to the court monthly SB0027 Engrossed - 58 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b financial statements showing income and expenses from the business or the self-employment;
(i) provide to the court monthly SB0027 Enrolled - 58 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b financial statements showing income and expenses from the business or the self-employment;
With respect to assets which are real property, no order SB0027 Engrossed - 59 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b entered under this paragraph shall affect the rights of bona fide purchasers, mortgagees, judgment creditors, or other lien holders who acquire their interests in the property prior to the time a notice of lis pendens pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure or a copy of the order is placed of record in the office of the recorder of deeds for the county in which the real property is located.
With respect to assets which are real property, no order SB0027 Enrolled - 59 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b entered under this paragraph shall affect the rights of bona fide purchasers, mortgagees, judgment creditors, or other lien holders who acquire their interests in the property prior to the time a notice of lis pendens pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure or a copy of the order is placed of record in the office of the recorder of deeds for the county in which the real property is located.
Upon receipt of the authenticated documents, the Secretary of State shall suspend the parent's driving privileges until further order of the court and shall, if ordered by the court, subject to the provisions of Section 7-702.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, issue a family financial SB0027 Engrossed - 60 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b responsibility driving permit to the parent.
Upon receipt of the authenticated documents, the Secretary of State shall suspend the parent's driving privileges until further order of the court and shall, if ordered by the court, subject to the provisions of Section 7-702.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, issue a family financial SB0027 Enrolled - 60 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b responsibility driving permit to the parent.
An order for support entered or modified on or after January 1, 2006 shall contain a statement that a support obligation required under the order, or any portion of a support obligation required under the order, that becomes due and remains unpaid as of the end of each month, excluding the child support that was due for that month to the extent that it was not paid in that month, shall accrue simple SB0027 Engrossed - 61 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b interest as set forth in Section 12-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
An order for support entered or modified on or after January 1, 2006 shall contain a statement that a support obligation required under the order, or any portion of a support obligation required under the order, that becomes due and remains unpaid as of the end of each month, excluding the child support that was due for that month to the extent that it was not paid in that month, shall accrue simple SB0027 Enrolled - 61 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b interest as set forth in Section 12-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(e) When child support is to be paid through the Clerk of the Court in a county of 500,000 inhabitants or less, the order shall direct the obligor to pay to the Clerk, in addition to SB0027 Engrossed - 62 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the child support payments, all fees imposed by the county board under paragraph (2) of subsection (j-5) of Section 27.1b of the Clerks of Courts Act.
(e) When child support is to be paid through the Clerk of the Court in a county of 500,000 inhabitants or less, the order shall direct the obligor to pay to the Clerk, in addition to SB0027 Enrolled - 62 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b the child support payments, all fees imposed by the county board under paragraph (2) of subsection (j-5) of Section 27.1b of the Clerks of Courts Act.
In any subsequent action to enforce a support order, upon a sufficient showing that a diligent effort has been made SB0027 Engrossed - 63 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b to ascertain the location of the obligor, service of process or provision of notice necessary in the case may be made at the last known address of the obligor in any manner expressly provided by the Code of Civil Procedure or this Act, which service shall be sufficient for purposes of due process.
In any subsequent action to enforce a support order, upon a sufficient showing that a diligent effort has been made SB0027 Enrolled - 63 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b to ascertain the location of the obligor, service of process or provision of notice necessary in the case may be made at the last known address of the obligor in any manner expressly provided by the Code of Civil Procedure or this Act, which service shall be sufficient for purposes of due process.
(g-5) If there is an unpaid arrearage or delinquency (as those terms are defined in the Income Withholding for Support Act) equal to at least one month's support obligation on the termination date stated in the order for support or, if there is no termination date stated in the order, on the date the child attains the age of majority or is otherwise emancipated, the periodic amount required to be paid for current support of SB0027 Engrossed - 64 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b that child immediately prior to that date shall automatically continue to be an obligation, not as current support but as periodic payment toward satisfaction of the unpaid arrearage or delinquency.
(g-5) If there is an unpaid arrearage or delinquency (as those terms are defined in the Income Withholding for Support Act) equal to at least one month's support obligation on the termination date stated in the order for support or, if there is no termination date stated in the order, on the date the child attains the age of majority or is otherwise emancipated, the periodic amount required to be paid for current support of SB0027 Enrolled - 64 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b that child immediately prior to that date shall automatically continue to be an obligation, not as current support but as periodic payment toward satisfaction of the unpaid arrearage or delinquency.
(h) An order entered under this Section shall include a provision requiring either parent to report to the other parent and to the Clerk of Court within 10 days each time either parent obtains new employment, and each time either SB0027 Engrossed - 65 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent's employment is terminated for any reason.
(h) An order entered under this Section shall include a provision requiring either parent to report to the other parent and to the Clerk of Court within 10 days each time either parent obtains new employment, and each time either SB0027 Enrolled - 65 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b parent's employment is terminated for any reason.
Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section SB0027 Engrossed - 66 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.
Where this Act makes changes in a statute that is represented in this Act by text that is not yet or no longer in effect (for example, a Section SB0027 Enrolled - 66 - LRB104 03086 JRC 13104 b represented by multiple versions), the use of that text does not accelerate or delay the taking effect of (i) the changes made by this Act or (ii) provisions derived from any other Public Act.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0340

  2. Effective Date August 15, 2025

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Passed Both Houses

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 105-000-000

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

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000

  11. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita

  15. Arrived in House

  16. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 4, 2025

  20. Second Reading

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 4, 2025

  23. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000

  24. Assigned to Judiciary

  25. Referred to Assignments

  26. First Reading

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

Sponsors

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 105 Yea · 0 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 63006
Republican 34005
Unaffiliated 7002
Total 1040013
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Stava-Murray — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
Du Buclet — Not Voting
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Not Voting
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Not Voting
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Not Voting
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 6001
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 33003
Republican 19000
Total 55003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Not Voting
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes 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
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

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