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Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextSAME-SEX MARRIAGE-REL FREEDOM Creates the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. Makes legislative findings: same-sex couples are denied equal access to civil marriage benefits; the current marriage law is discriminatory and harms same-sex couples; and there is no compelling interest or rational basis to deny same-sex couples those benefits. Provides that the Act does not interfere with any religious beliefs about marriage. Provides that the Act's purpose is to provide eligible same-sex and opposite-sex couples with the same treatment as those in a civil marriage. Provides that parties to a marriage of the same sex are included in the terms "spouse", "immediate family", "dependent", and related matters. Provides that domestic relations, probate, and family law shall apply equally to parties to a marriage of the same sex. Provides that benefits apply equally to same-sex marriages in these areas: causes of actions related to spousal status, for wrongful death, emotional distress,[...] show full description
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
FAMILY LAW STUDY COMMITTEE
Creates the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee to examine the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, study the changes in law and society since the Act was enacted, and recommend how the Act should be amended to improve and update it.
House Amendment No. 1
Makes various changes in the composition of the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee. Provides that the Committee shall submit its final report by December 31, 2008 (instead of July 1, 2009).
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - House Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 Bill Text
FAMILY LAW STUDY COMMITTEE
Creates the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee to examine the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, study the changes in law and society since the Act was enacted, and recommend how the Act should be amended to improve and update it.
House Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Commission will include 4 members (instead of 2) appointed by the Speaker and 4 members (instead of 2) appointed by the Minority Leader.
House Amendment No. 2
Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one of the Committee members appointed by Speaker to serve as the chairperson.
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Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - House Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-001-000 Bill Text
FAMILY LAW STUDY COMMITTEE
Creates the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee to examine the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, study the changes in law and society since the Act was enacted, and recommend how the Act should be amended to improve and update it.
House Amendment No. 1
Provides that the Commission will include 4 members (instead of 2) appointed by the Speaker and 4 members (instead of 2) appointed by the Minority Leader.
House Amendment No. 2
Provides that the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall designate one of the Committee members appointed by Speaker to serve as the chairperson.
Latest Action: 07/01/2008 - Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill Text
FAMILY LAW STUDY COMMITTEE
Creates the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee to examine the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, study the changes in law and society since the Act was enacted, and recommend how the Act should be amended to improve and update it.
House Amendment No. 1
Makes various changes in the composition of the Illinois Family-Law Study Committee. Provides that the Committee shall submit its final report by December 31, 2008 (instead of July 1, 2009).
Latest Action: 03/23/2007 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee Bill TextSAME-SEX MARRIAGE-REL FREEDOM Creates the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act. Makes legislative findings: same-sex couples are denied equal access to civil marriage benefits; the current marriage law is discriminatory and harms same-sex couples; and there is no compelling interest or rational basis to deny same-sex couples those benefits. Provides that the Act does not interfere with any religious beliefs about marriage. Provides that the Act's purpose is to provide eligible same-sex and opposite-sex couples with the same treatment as those in a civil marriage. Provides that parties to a marriage of the same sex are included in the terms "spouse", "immediate family", "dependent", and related matters. Provides that domestic relations, probate, and family law shall apply equally to parties to a marriage of the same sex. Provides that benefits apply equally to same-sex marriages in these areas: causes of actions related to spousal status, for wrongful death, emotional distress,[...] show full description
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