· IL legislature · 104th

NEGLIGENT PATERNITY TEST

Creates the Negligent Testing for Paternity Act. Creates a civil cause of action if an entity negligently performs genetic testing for paternity. Authorizes the aggrieved person to recover actual damages, including, but not limited to, emotional distress. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Creates a statute of limi…

Sponsor

Jay Hoffman (D-IL)

Introduced

2026-01-20

Policy area

Law

Latest action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee