Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

HB2453      — GENDER-RELATED VIOLENCE

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Amends the Gender Violence Act. Provides that "gender-related violence" includes sexual contact between a sexual organ of one person and an intimate part of another person in which a "sexually protective device" has been intentionally removed by the defendant without the consent of the plaintiff or unintentionally removed but the defendant continues to engage in sexual conduct without getting the consent of the unaware plaintiff. Defines "sexually protective device" as any of the following that is intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection: internal or external condom; spermicide; diaphragm; cervical cap; contraceptive sponge; dental dam; or another physical device intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee

  3. To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

  7. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2453      do?
Amends the Gender Violence Act. Provides that "gender-related violence" includes sexual contact between a sexual organ of one person and an intimate part of another person in which a "sexually protective device" has been intentionally removed by the defendant without the consent of the plaintiff or unintentionally removed but the defendant continues to engage in sexual conduct without getting the consent of the unaware plaintiff. Defines "sexually protective device" as any of the following that is intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection: internal or external condom; spermicide; diaphragm; cervical cap; contraceptive sponge; dental dam; or another physical device intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.
Who sponsors HB2453     ?
HB2453      is sponsored by Maura Hirschauer (Democrat) and Katie Stuart (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2453     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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