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HB5078 - 104th General Assembly
CIV PRO-GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Last Action
Hearings
Judiciary - Civil Committee Hearing Mar 19 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 114 Springfield, ILStatutes Amended In Order of Appearance
735 ILCS 5/Art. XXIV heading new
735 ILCS 5/24-105 new
735 ILCS 5/24-110 new
735 ILCS 5/24-115 new
735 ILCS 5/24-120 new
735 ILCS 5/24-125 new
735 ILCS 5/24-130 new
735 ILCS 5/24-135 new
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/04/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty |
| 2/10/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/10/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee |