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IllinoisHB3566104th General Assembly (2025–2026)HouseWALLET

EVICTION OF MINORS

Sponsored By: Dagmara Avelar (Democratic)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Minors can’t be sued in evictions

Landlords and other plaintiffs may not name a person under 18 as a defendant in an eviction. A “minor” means under 18 unless a court has emancipated them. If a complaint names a minor at filing, the court dismisses the whole case for all defendants and seals the file right away. If someone willfully and wantonly names a minor, that minor is entitled to $1,000, reasonable attorney’s fees, and any actual damages.

More eviction records can be sealed

Since August 1, 2022, a judge may seal an eviction file if the case lacks a factual or legal basis and sealing clearly serves justice. The judge must also find the public’s interest does not outweigh sealing. Courts must seal files for two eviction categories named in state law and for cases dismissed for naming a minor.

Eviction suits can add rent; refiling costs

In an eviction case, a landlord can add a claim for unpaid rent, and the court may enter a money judgment. Hearings must stay focused on the eviction; unrelated claims or counterclaims are generally not allowed, except as provided in Section 9-120. If a case was dismissed because a minor was named, the landlord can refile against defendants who can be properly named. Courts cannot waive refiling fees; the plaintiff must pay normal court fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Abdelnasser Rashid

    Democratic • House

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Amy Briel

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Ammons

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Eva-Dina Delgado

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joyce Mason

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Michael W. Halpin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nabeela Syed

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Robert F. Martwick

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 149 • No: 52

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 48 • No: 7 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 8 • No: 1

House vote • 4/10/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 73 • No: 38

House vote • 4/7/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Housing Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 1

House vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Housing Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0317

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  6. Third Reading - Passed; 048-007-001

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2025

    5/13/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading

    5/13/2025Senate

  9. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/8/2025Senate

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  11. Do Pass Judiciary; 008-001-000

    5/7/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    5/7/2025Senate

  13. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    5/6/2025Senate

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

    5/6/2025Senate

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    5/6/2025Senate

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick

    5/2/2025Senate

  17. Assigned to Judiciary

    4/29/2025Senate

  18. Referred to Assignments

    4/14/2025Senate

  19. First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  20. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

    4/14/2025Senate

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/14/2025Senate

  22. Arrive in Senate

    4/14/2025Senate

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan

    4/10/2025House

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

    4/10/2025House

  25. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000

    4/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • House Amendment 1

    PDF

  • House Amendment 2

    PDF

  • Introduced

    PDF

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