Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 233 — MARRIAGE ACT-JURY TRIAL

Last action — Tabled Pursuant to Rule 22(g)

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 a party to an action for declaration of invalidity of marriage, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation may demand a trial by jury in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the grounds for declaration of invalidity of marriage, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation shall be tried by the court without a jury. Provides that uncontested issues shall not be tried by a jury. Provides that proceedings for temporary relief and all post-judgment proceedings to enforce or modify a judgment of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or invalidity of marriage shall be heard by the court without a jury. Provides that, in an action tried by the court without a jury, the court may interview a child of the marriage in chambers. Provides that, where the issue of custody is tried by a court with a jury, the court shall determine questions of law and the jury shall determine questions of fact.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Tabled Pursuant to Rule 22(g)

  2. Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  3. Motion Do Pass as Amended - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 005-006-000

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  6. Remains in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  7. Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 002-012-000

  8. Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee

  9. Referred to Rules Committee

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Monique D. Davis

Sponsors

  • Monique D. Davis · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Monique D. Davis

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 233 do?
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that a party to an action for declaration of invalidity of marriage, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation may demand a trial by jury in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the grounds for declaration of invalidity of marriage, dissolution of marriage, or legal separation shall be tried by the court without a jury. Provides that uncontested issues shall not be tried by a jury. Provides that proceedings for temporary relief and all post-judgment proceedings to enforce or modify a judgment of dissolution of marriage, legal separation, or invalidity of marriage shall be heard by the court without a jury. Provides that, in an action tried by the court without a jury, the court may interview a child of the marriage in chambers. Provides that, where the issue of custody is tried by a court with a jury, the court shall determine questions of law and the jury shall determine questions of fact.
Who sponsors HB 233?
HB 233 is sponsored by Monique D. Davis.
What is the current status of HB 233?
This bill died with 95th 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 HB 233?
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