HB4990 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

HIGHER ED-PREVENT SEX VIOLENCE
Last Action
2/06/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Mary Beth Canty
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
110 ILCS 155/5  
110 ILCS 155/10  
110 ILCS 155/15  
110 ILCS 155/20  
110 ILCS 155/25  
110 ILCS 155/30  
110 ILCS 155/50 new  
110 ILCS 155/55 new  
735 ILCS 5/8-804  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Makes changes concerning definitions. Requires a higher education institution's comprehensive policy to include sexual harassment. Provides that a confidential advisor is separate from a complaint advisor, unless a complainant chooses to have the confidential advisor also serve as the complaint advisor. Makes changes to the complaint resolution procedure, including the timeline of the complaint resolution procedure, protective measures and accommodations, the distribution of evidence that includes a private or intentionally digitally altered sexual image, the direct questioning of either party, support persons for survivors and respondents, and the notice of appeal. Provides that violations of the Act are actionable in civil court. Sets forth the relief a prevailing survivor is entitled to. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to make changes concerning confidential advisors. Makes other changes. Effective July 1, 2027.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary Beth Canty
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee