HB3718 Summary

• Creates two new criminal offenses: violation of a civil no contact order (Class A misdemeanor for first offense, Class 4 felony for subsequent violations) and violation of a stalking no contact order (same penalties).

• Expands protective order framework to cover three categories: domestic violence orders of protection, civil no contact orders for sexual offenses, and stalking no contact orders, all enforceable through criminal prosecution.

• Establishes uniform procedures for obtaining protective orders in conjunction with criminal or delinquency proceedings, including standards for issuance based on prima facie evidence of covered crimes.

• Extends protective order duration to 2 years after expiration of defendant's sentence for orders of protection and civil no contact orders; makes stalking no contact orders permanent if conviction for stalking is entered.

• Harmonizes enforcement across related statutes (Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Stalking No Contact Order Act, Civil No Contact Order Act) to allow consistent filing procedures and eliminate dismissal of protective orders when underlying criminal charges are dismissed.