SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Lakesia Collins is proud to support and see the signing of Liam’s Law that will provide better bereavement support measures to parents experiencing perinatal and infant loss.

“This law will give grieving families more supportive options when perinatal loss occurs,” said Collins (D-Chicago). “It is important these parents know what their rights are during a loss of pregnancy as they go through what can be the hardest time of an individual’s life.”

Collins measure, Liam’s Law, will better support families in these circumstances. The measure will require hospitals to notify the parents of their right to receive a certificate of birth resulting in a stillbirth following a spontaneous fetal death during or after the second trimester.

“We have found a way to provide help to parents during their loss and I am proud to see Illinois make this law,” said Collins. “For so many families around the state there was no procedure for how hospitals can help and with this law we are creating a new way to ensure they find support.”

Senate Bill 3182 was signed into law on Friday and takes effect July 1, 2025.