HB2434 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

BEREAVED MOTHERS ACT
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
30 ILCS 105/5.1030 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Compassionate Support for Bereaved Mothers Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Heal Your Heart Act. Defines a bereaved mother as a mother whose child was, more likely than not, knowingly killed by an unknown or other person. Provides that the Act applies to any bereaved mother whose child was, more likely than not, knowingly killed within the State and whose child was a resident of the State at the time of death. Provides that a bereaved mother shall be entitled to free mental health counseling and psychiatric services for a period of up to one year following the death of the bereaved mother's child. Provides that a bereaved mother is entitled to take paid leave after the death of the bereaved mother's child. Provides that, as federal law permits, a bereaved mother living in subsidized housing, scatter site housing, or public housing units shall be eligible for relocation to another unit if the bereaved mother feels threatened or unsafe. Provides that the Act is repealed 5 years after becoming law. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/03/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kam Buckner
2/04/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/04/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/24/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
2/25/2025HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/03/2025HouseTo Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
3/04/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/05/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
3/21/2025HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee