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HB 4499

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 27, 2026.

INTERFERENCE WITH PARENT-CHILD.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4499
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-03-27
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Jay Hoffman
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-20 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-03-27 Status in_committee
2026-03-27 Latest Action 3/27/2026 - House:
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