Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 27, 2026.
INTERFERENCE WITH PARENT-CHILD.
Creates the Tortious Interference with Parent-Child Relationship Act. Contains findings and purposes concerning the parent-child relationship. Creates a civil cause of action for a parent or child if a third party's tortious conduct injures either the child or the parent or otherwise unreasonably harms, prevents, or terminates a parent-child relationship. Authorizes recovery of damages including loss of society, companionship, consortium, parent-child relationship, emotional distress, mental anguish, or economic loss. Provides that the Act applies to all conduct occurring on or after January 1, 1980. Effective immediately.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-20 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-27 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-27 | Latest Action | 3/27/2026 - House: |