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Proposed Illinois Firearm Legislation HB3402

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Legislation Overview

Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-VARIOUS

Description: Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that the privilege extended to members of the clergy shall not apply (i) when a member of the clergy is required to report child abuse or neglect pursuant to the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, (ii) in a case involving domestic violence, or (iii) in a case involving violent criminal matters. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Exempts from the eavesdropping prohibitions recordings made under the reasonable suspicion that the person is committing, is about to commit, or has committed an act of abuse and that the recording will contain evidence of the abuse. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that all judges who preside over family law or domestic violence courtrooms, mandated reporters, victim assistance professionals, family law attorneys, family law mediators, court-appointed guardians ad litem, court-appointed child representatives, court-appointed therapists and counselors, and court-appointed experts who practice in the area of family law shall complete the Domestic Violence Foundation Training Course offered by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Provides that the clerk of the court shall provide to all petitioners seeking an order of protection resources and information on domestic violence and how to obtain assistance as a victim of domestic violence. Provides that, when determining whether to issue an order of protection, the court shall consider the law enforcement records relating to domestic violence committed by the respondent for a period of at least 10 years. Provides that if an order of protection is issued, the petitioner is entitled to attorney's fees incurred in bringing the petition. Provides that the Department of State Police shall maintain a complete and systematic record and index of all valid or expired and recorded orders of protection for a period of at least 20 years. Makes additional changes to provisions concerning: purposes and rules of construction; definitions; remedies; law enforcement recordkeeping; and the National Crime Information Center. Makes a corresponding change in the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act. Effective immediately.

Session: 101st General Assembly

Last Action: Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Last Action Date: June 23, 2020

Sponsors

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6 sponsors: Joyce Mason (D); Rita Mayfield (D); Terra Costa Howard (D); Mary Edly-Allen (D); Kelly Cassidy (D); Michelle Mussman (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 5% (6 of 118)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jun 23, 2020 Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House May 22, 2020 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Feb 26, 2020 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Feb 26, 2020 Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
House Jan 28, 2020 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Mar 29, 2019 Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Mar 25, 2019 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Edly-Allen
House Mar 19, 2019 Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
House Mar 5, 2019 Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
House Feb 15, 2019 Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Joyce Mason
House Feb 15, 2019 Referred to Rules Committee
House Feb 15, 2019 First Reading
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 15, 2019 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

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Link: link to state bill page

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