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HB2542Introduced in the House

CHILD SUPPORT-SHARED CARE

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Introduced by Jed Davis, District 75

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Changes the child support formula for shared physical care. Provides that if each parent exercises 3,504 hours or more (now, 146 or more overnights) per year with the child, the basic child support obligation is multiplied by 1.5 to calculate the shared care child support obligation.

Where it stands

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

March 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  5. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  6. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  7. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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