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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB 4447         </title>
<shortdesc>PARENTAGE ACT-VARIOUS</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>House Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Rep. Kelly M. Burke</sponsors>
<sponsorhead2>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead2><altsponsors>(Sen. John G. Mulroe)</altsponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>8/12/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0769</action>
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<synopsis>
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<reference>750 ILCS 46/103</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/201</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/204</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/205</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/301</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/302</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/304</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/501</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/502</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/602</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/604</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/610</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/611</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/622</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/802</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/803</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/805</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/808</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/809</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>     Amends the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Makes numerous changes in provisions concerning: definitions; the establishment of the parent-child relationship; presumption of parentage; proceedings to declare the non-existence of the parent-child relationship; voluntary acknowledgment; rules for acknowledgment and denial of parentage; temporary orders; injunctive relief; standing; venue; genetic testing; joinder of proceedings; men who father through sexual assault or sexual abuse; judgment; the provision of information to the State Case Registry; enforcement; modification; and the right to counsel.</SynopsisText><synopsistitle>House Floor Amendment No. 3</synopsistitle>
<reftype>Adds reference to:</reftype><reference>750 ILCS 46/303</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/305</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/307</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/308</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/309</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/310</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/311</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/312</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/313</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/903</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>750 ILCS 46/904</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><SynopsisText>Makes changes concerning the required notices on the voluntary acknowledgment of parentage form. Changes the definition of "gestational surrogacy". Changes "acknowledgment" to "voluntary acknowledgment" and makes corresponding changes. Provides that any voluntary acknowledgment or denial or rescission of acknowledgement of parentage that was completed prior to January 1, 2016 (the effective date of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015) is valid if it met all criteria for validity at the time it was signed. In a Section concerning temporary orders, specifies that "child" includes a non-minor child with a disability. In a Section concerning the authority to deny genetic testing, provides that it shall be presumed to be equitable and in the best interests of the child to grant a motion by the child seeking an order for genetic testing, and the presumption may be overcome by clear and convincing evidence that extraordinary circumstances exist making the genetic testing contrary to the child's best interests. Makes a change concerning the guidelines and standards the court must use in determining temporary child support. Makes a change in the Section concerning standing. Makes changes in provisions governing the effect of a judgment that lacks an explicit allocation of parental responsibilities. In provisions concerning support, changes "father" and "non-custodial parent" to "person obligated to pay support". Provides that the Act applies to all pending actions and proceedings commenced prior to its effective date with respect to issues on which a judgment has not been entered. Deletes language providing that the repeal of the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984 shall not affect rights or liabilities under that Act which are the subject of proceedings pending on the effective date of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015. Makes other changes.</SynopsisText><synopsistitle>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1</synopsistitle>
<SynopsisText>Provides that the court's order granting a child's request for genetic testing must specify the ways in which the testing results may be used for purposes of protecting the child's best interests.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/14/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke</action>
<statusdate>1/15/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/15/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/23/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee</action>
<statusdate>2/29/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke</action>
<statusdate>2/29/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;  008-001-000</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Committee Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 40</action>
<statusdate>3/2/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>3/24/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Burke</action>
<statusdate>3/24/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>4/4/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee</action>
<statusdate>4/13/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;  010-000-000</action>
<statusdate>4/15/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Second Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>4/15/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted</action>
<statusdate>4/15/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate</action>
<statusdate>4/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 106-009-000</action>
<statusdate>4/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Arrive in Senate</action>
<statusdate>4/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2016</action>
<statusdate>4/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John G. Mulroe</action>
<statusdate>4/20/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>4/20/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>4/27/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Assigned to Judiciary</action>
<statusdate>5/4/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Do Pass Judiciary;  010-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/4/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2016</action>
<statusdate>5/9/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John G. Mulroe</action>
<statusdate>5/9/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>5/10/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary</action>
<statusdate>5/10/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Second Reading</action>
<statusdate>5/10/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 11, 2016</action>
<statusdate>5/11/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary;  007-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Recalled to Second Reading</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Mulroe</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Arrived in House</action>
<statusdate>5/19/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1</action>
<statusdate>5/23/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kelly M. Burke</action>
<statusdate>5/23/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee</action>
<statusdate>5/23/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee</action>
<statusdate>5/25/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;  009-000-000</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 084-029-001</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>House Concurs</action>
<statusdate>5/29/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Passed Both Houses</action>
<statusdate>6/27/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Sent to the Governor</action>
<statusdate>8/12/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Governor Approved</action>
<statusdate>8/12/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Effective Date January 1, 2017</action>
<statusdate>8/12/2016</statusdate><chamber>House</chamber><action>Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0769</action>
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