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IL HB4741
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Will Guzzardi
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AI Summary
- Prohibits courts from denying protective orders solely because the petitioner or respondent is incarcerated in a penal institution at the time of filing or issuance.
- Allows crime victims who were abused by a family or household member before the offender's incarceration to file for orders of protection while the offender remains incarcerated.
- Permits individuals who previously suffered abuse from a family or household member convicted of domestic battery, aggravated battery, or other domestic violence offenses to petition for protective orders.
- Extends filing eligibility to those abused by a family or household member convicted of violent crimes as defined in the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act committed against another person.
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
DOM VIOLENCE-ORDERS
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Criminal2/24/2026
Rules2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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