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IL HB2708

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Kifowit

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows private donations to the Domestic Violence Shelter and Service Fund to be used for travel expense grants for military veterans who experienced domestic violence while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces

  • Directs the Department of Human Services, subject to appropriation, to make grants covering reasonable travel expenses for discharged veterans to participate in domestic violence proceedings

  • Authorizes County Veterans Assistance Commissions and tax-exempt veterans' organizations under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code to receive these grants

  • Expands enforcement of protective orders to include those issued by military commanders of the U.S. Armed Forces, not just military judges

  • Permits the Illinois Supreme Court to adopt rules promoting pro bono legal representation for domestic violence victims seeking protective orders

Legislative Description

VETERANS-DOM VIOLENCE EXPENSES

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

4/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules4/11/2025
Judiciary - Civil4/8/2025
Rules4/7/2025
Judiciary - Civil3/4/2025
Rules2/6/2025

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