Illinois § 13-215.1
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-215.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-215.1.
Fertility fraud limitation. Notwithstanding any other provision of the law, an action for fertility fraud under the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act must be commenced within the later of 20 years, if brought under Section 15 of the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act, or 8 years, if brought under Section 20 of the Illinois Fertility Fraud Act, after: (1) the procedure was performed; (2) the 18th birthday of the child; (3) the person first discovers evidence sufficient to bring an action against the defendant through DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis; (4) the person first becomes aware of the existence of a record that provides evidence sufficient to bring an action against the defendant; or (5) the defendant confesses to the offense. (Source: P.A. 103-478, eff. 1-1-24.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 13-215.1
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 13-215.1 cover?
Section 13-215.1 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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