Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 2093 — PARENTAGE ACT-DNA TESTING

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 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Public Aid Code. Provides that the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Aid shall provide that every administrative determination of paternity, including those in which the mother and alleged father voluntarily acknowledge paternity in the form required by the Department, must be accompanied by genetic testing documentation supporting the determination. Provides that if an alleged father fails to respond to a notice, or fails to comply with an administrative order to submit to genetic testing, the Department may apply to the court for a summons and order compelling the alleged father to submit to genetic testing at a specified time and place. Provides that if the alleged father fails to comply with the summons or order, the Department may seek to enforce the court order with contempt proceedings. Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984. Provides that in an action to declare the non-existence of the parent and child relationship and in any action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship, except those based upon the presumptions of paternity provided for in the Act, the judgment shall not be rendered unless DNA tests have been conducted. Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that voluntary acknowledgement of paternity must be accompanied by the results of DNA tests, conducted by an expert qualified as an examiner of blood or tissues types, showing the man to be the natural father of the child. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Postponed - Judiciary

  4. Postponed - Judiciary

  5. Postponed - Judiciary

  6. Assigned to Judiciary

  7. Referred to Rules

  8. First Reading

  9. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 2093 do?
Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the rules of the Illinois Department of Public Aid shall provide that every administrative determination of paternity, including those in which the mother and alleged father voluntarily acknowledge paternity in the form required by the Department, must be accompanied by genetic testing documentation supporting the determination. Provides that if an alleged father fails to respond to a notice, or fails to comply with an administrative order to submit to genetic testing, the Department may apply to the court for a summons and order compelling the alleged father to submit to genetic testing at a specified time and place. Provides that if the alleged father fails to comply with the summons or order, the Department may seek to enforce the court order with contempt proceedings. Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984. Provides that in an action to declare the non-existence of the parent and child relationship and in any action to determine the existence of the father and child relationship, except those based upon the presumptions of paternity provided for in the Act, the judgment shall not be rendered unless DNA tests have been conducted. Amends the Vital Records Act. Provides that voluntary acknowledgement of paternity must be accompanied by the results of DNA tests, conducted by an expert qualified as an examiner of blood or tissues types, showing the man to be the natural father of the child. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors SB 2093?
SB 2093 is sponsored by Kimberly A. Lightford (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 2093?
This bill died with 94th 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 2093?
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