Bill > HB1049

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to establish child support requirements for defendants convicted of aggravated driving under the influence (DUI) that results in a victim's death. Specifically, the court shall order the defendant to pay child support for the minor children of the deceased victim, using a detailed calculation method that considers the defendant's monthly net income, the surviving parent's income, and various factors affecting child support determination. The bill provides comprehensive guidelines for calculating support, including provisions for health insurance, medical expenses, and child care costs. The support obligation can include not just basic support, but also additional expenses like extracurricular activities and school costs. The law ensures that child support can be calculated even if the defendant is unemployed or underemployed, and includes mechanisms for enforcement such as potential license suspension, periodic imprisonment, and automatic interest accrual on unpaid support. The bill aims to provide financial protection for children who have lost a parent due to a fatal DUI incident, with a focus on ensuring the children's ongoing financial needs are met.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1049&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104