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SB 2850

IMDMA-DEPLOYED PARENTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Porfirio

SB 2850 protects deployed Illinois military parents' rights regarding custody, employment, and family support during active duty service.

Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
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Bill Summary · SB 2850

Legislative bill overview

SB 2850 addresses support and protections for parents deployed through the Illinois Military Department (IMDMA). The bill appears to establish provisions ensuring deployed military parents retain certain rights and receive assistance related to custody, employment, and family support during active duty deployments.

Why is this important

Military deployments create practical hardships for families—deployed parents may face custody complications, job loss, or financial strain while serving. Clear statutory protections help ensure military service doesn't result in loss of parental rights or economic devastation for service members' families.

Potential points of contention

  • Custody and family law scope: Defining how deployment affects custody arrangements and visitation rights, and whether protections apply equally to all service members regardless of deployment duration
  • Employer obligations: Requirements placed on employers to accommodate deployed parents (job protection, benefits continuation) may face resistance from small businesses citing compliance costs
  • Funding mechanisms: Whether state resources adequately support the administrative and benefit provisions the bill creates

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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