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Domestic Violence-hope Cards

It became law on Aug 20, 2021.

IL HB 3485 · House Bill · 102nd

Stage
Became law
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Sponsors
+28
Latest action
Aug 20, 2021

What it does

Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that the Supreme Court may implement a program to issue a Hope Card to the petitioner of a plenary order of protection for the petitioner to distribute to any individual who may need to be aware of the order. Adds provisions concerning the design and details of a Hope Card. Provides that a Hope Card shall have the same effect as the underlying plenary order of protection. Provides that the program may provide for the issuance of a temporary Hope Card at the time of the entry of the plenary order of protection. Provides that the first Hope Card shall be free, and the Supreme Court may establish a fee for any additional Hope Card,…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    Aug 20, 2021

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