HB 2453 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

GENDER-RELATED VIOLENCE

Summary
Amends the Gender Violence Act. Provides that "gender-related violence" includes sexual contact between a sexual organ of one person and an intimate part of another person in which a "sexually protective device" has been intentionally removed by the defendant without the consent of the plaintiff or unintentionally removed but the defendant continues to engage in sexual conduct without getting the consent of the unaware plaintiff. Defines "sexually protective device" as any of the following that is intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection: internal or external condom; spermicide; diaphragm; cervical cap; contraceptive sponge; dental dam; or another physical device intended to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infection.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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