Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 38 D cosponsors

HB2683      — PARENTAGE-EQUALITY

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  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 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Equality for Every Family Act. Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Declares it to be the public policy of Illinois that a child has the same rights and protections under law to parentage without regard to the marital status, age, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation of their parents, or the circumstances of the child's birth, including whether the child was born as a result of assisted reproduction or surrogacy. Changes the burden of proof for challenging a presumption of parentage from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that a person who gave birth to a child and an alleged genetic parent of the child, a presumed parent under the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015, or an intended parent under the assisted reproduction provisions may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish the parentage of the child. Prohibits genetic testing from being used to: (i) challenge the parentage of a person who is a parent by assisted reproduction under the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 or the Gestational Surrogacy Act; or (ii) establish the parentage of a person who is a donor. Changes the venue provisions for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage and the related notice provisions in such a proceeding. Provides that an individual who consents to assisted reproduction with the intent to be a parent of a child conceived by assisted reproduction is a parent of the child. Amends the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act. Contains provisions describing the consequences if a change in the martial status of a surrogate occurs. Sets out provisions concerning the termination of a gestational surrogacy agreement. Amends the Adoption Act. Provides a process for a confirmatory adoption for children born through assisted reproduction. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  12. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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

  14. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  15. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  16. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

  17. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  28. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  29. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bob Morgan

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  31. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  32. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

  33. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  34. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar

  35. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  36. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  37. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  38. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  40. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  41. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  42. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  43. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  44. Referred to Rules Committee

  45. First Reading

  46. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (37)

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2683      do?
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Equality for Every Family Act. Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Declares it to be the public policy of Illinois that a child has the same rights and protections under law to parentage without regard to the marital status, age, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation of their parents, or the circumstances of the child's birth, including whether the child was born as a result of assisted reproduction or surrogacy. Changes the burden of proof for challenging a presumption of parentage from clear and convincing evidence to a preponderance of the evidence. Provides that a person who gave birth to a child and an alleged genetic parent of the child, a presumed parent under the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015, or an intended parent under the assisted reproduction provisions may sign an acknowledgment of parentage to establish the parentage of the child. Prohibits genetic testing from being used to: (i) challenge the parentage of a person who is a parent by assisted reproduction under the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 or the Gestational Surrogacy Act; or (ii) establish the parentage of a person who is a donor. Changes the venue provisions for a proceeding to adjudicate parentage and the related notice provisions in such a proceeding. Provides that an individual who consents to assisted reproduction with the intent to be a parent of a child conceived by assisted reproduction is a parent of the child. Amends the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act. Contains provisions describing the consequences if a change in the martial status of a surrogate occurs. Sets out provisions concerning the termination of a gestational surrogacy agreement. Amends the Adoption Act. Provides a process for a confirmatory adoption for children born through assisted reproduction. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB2683     ?
HB2683      is sponsored by Tracy Katz Muhl (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Daniel Didech (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Robyn Gabel (Democrat), Margaret Croke (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Dagmara Avelar (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Hoan Huynh (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Bob Morgan (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Joyce Mason (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Gregg Johnson (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Lindsey LaPointe (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), and Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB2683     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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