HB 4508 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

MARRIAGE LICENSE VIDEO APPEAR

Summary
Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Requires each county clerk to establish a process within 6 months or sooner after the effective date of the amendatory Act that allows a party or parties to participate in a video conferencing application in which a party may be seen and heard by the county clerk in real time if a party cannot travel or has difficulty traveling because of a disability, physical impairment, or health condition that impedes the mobility of a party to appear in person. Provides for such a party, at the sole discretion of the county clerk, the county clerk or designee may go to a party's location to complete the application. Requires that a request to the county clerk to complete the application in-person at a party's location must be supported by a written note or certification from a medical professional or licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, LPN, CNA, or hospice professional stating the accommodation is necessary to prevent a hardship as provided in the Act.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Last action Apr 15, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 14, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduced version to its engrossed version, incorporating minor formatting adjustments and clarifying the list of qualified medical professionals who can certify a party's need for accommodations. The core policy requirements regarding video conferencing and in-person visits for individuals with mobility issues remain substantively unchanged.
TECHNICAL

The list of eligible medical professionals was expanded and clarified to explicitly include 'registered nurse' and 'certified nursing assistant' alongside the previously listed roles, ensuring broader access to certification.

Formatting inconsistencies in line spacing and indentation were corrected throughout the text to align with standard legislative drafting conventions.

Floor votes · House Apr 14, 2026

How they voted

7138
Passed · 7 other
Total votes 116
Apr 14, 2026
D Democratic76
71 Yea 5
93% Yea
R Republican40
38 Nay 2
95% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
24
Key actions
5
Committee
7
Amendments
2
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-038-000
lower
Apr 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
lower
Apr 8, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 012-007-000
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Nicolle Grasse
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 012-006-000
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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