IL HB5425

Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to add as stated purposes: continuing existing parent-child relationships and recognizing that equal parenting time and not less than 35% residential time per week for each parent is presumptively in children's best interests.

Establishes presumption that equal parenting time is in a child's best interests; courts must allocate parenting time based on child's best interests and presume both parents are fit unless clear and convincing evidence shows parenting time would seriously endanger the child's physical, mental, moral, or emotional health.

Requires parents to submit a mutually agreed written and notarized parenting plan within 90 days of both filing an appearance, or the court shall allocate parenting time; if equal time is not possible, a minimum of 35% residential time per week must be ordered for the non-custodial parent unless waived.

Allows parents to agree to alternate parenting schedules subject to court approval and requires implementation of parenting time orders no more than 60 days after entry.

Defines "visitation" to include parenting time and clarifies that electronic communication can be part of visitation when appropriate and determined by the court.