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Yes: 102 • No: 44
IllinoisHB5078104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
CIV PRO-GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Sponsored By: Mary Beth Canty (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Creates the Gender-Based Violence Article in the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the Article applies to any motion to dispose of a claim that is based on, relates to, or is in response to the moving party's reporting gender-based violence. Provides that if a court finds that the civil action is based on the moving party reporting gender-based violence, it shall grant a motion to dismiss the claim unless it finds that the responding party has established by a preponderance of the evidence that the moving party's reporting gender-based violence was done with knowledge that the report was false or with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not. Provides that absent any additional corroborating evidence, specified pieces of evidence may not, on its own or in combination with each other, be used to establish that the moving party's reporting of gender-based violence was done with knowledge that the report was false or with reckless disregard of whether it was false or not. Sets forth motion and procedure standards for a motion filed under the Article. Establishes awards for attorney's fees and costs, injunctive relief, and damages. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Protect Survivors Reporting Act. Effective immediately.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mary Beth Canty
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Amy Briel
Democratic • House
Barbara Hernandez
Democratic • House
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Democratic • House
Karina Villa
Democratic • Senate
Kelly M. Cassidy
Democratic • House
Kevin John Olickal
Democratic • House
Laura Faver Dias
Democratic • House
Laura M. Murphy
Democratic • Senate
Lilian Jiménez
Democratic • House
Lindsey LaPointe
Democratic • House
Martha Deuter
Democratic • House
Mary Edly-Allen
Democratic • Senate
Maura Hirschauer
Democratic • House
Nicolle Grasse
Democratic • House
Sharon Chung
Democratic • House
Sonya M. Harper
Democratic • House
Tracy Katz Muhl
Democratic • House
Yolonda Morris
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/15/2026
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 11 • No: 7
House vote • 4/15/2026
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 78 • No: 30
House vote • 3/25/2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;
Yes: 13 • No: 7
Actions Timeline
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
5/28/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
5/25/2026HouseAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
5/7/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/16/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/16/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
4/16/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/16/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/16/2026SenateAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
4/15/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 078-030-000
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
4/15/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
4/15/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4/15/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
4/15/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 011-007-000
4/15/2026House
Bill Text
Engrossed
House Amendment 1
Introduced
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