summary
Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that in addition to any other amounts deposited into the Domestic Violence Shelter and Service Fund, the State Treasurer shall deposit into the Fund all moneys donated to the State by private individuals or entities for purposes for which moneys in the Fund may be used as provided in these provisions. Provides that subject to appropriations, the Department of Human Services shall use moneys in the Fund to make grants to defray the reasonable and necessary travel expenses of victims of domestic violence who were members of the United States Armed Forces when the domestic violence occurred and who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces to participate and travel to domestic violence proceedings. Military personnel may qualify for and have access to moneys from the Fund for the purposes set forth in these provisions. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary for making grants under these provisions. Provides that County Veterans Assistance Commissions and qualifying veterans' organizations and their related auxiliaries that are organized in the United States or any of its possessions and are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 may receive grants under these provisions. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Human Services shall use moneys in the Fund to make grants to defray the reasonable and necessary travel expenses of victims of domestic violence who were members of the United States Armed Forces when the domestic violence occurred and who have been discharged from the United States Armed Forces to participate and travel to domestic violence proceedings. Provides that military personnel may qualify for and have access to moneys from the Fund for the purposes set forth in this provision. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary for making grants under this provision. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to make conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends multiple state laws to support victims of domestic violence who are military veterans by creating a new grant program within the Domestic Violence Shelter and Service Fund. Specifically, the bill allows the State Treasurer to deposit donations from private individuals and entities into the Fund, and requires the Department of Human Services to use these funds to provide grants that cover travel expenses for veterans who are domestic violence victims. These grants will help veterans who were members of the United States Armed Forces when domestic violence occurred and have since been discharged to participate in domestic violence legal proceedings. The bill also enables County Veterans Assistance Commissions and certain tax-exempt veterans' organizations to receive these grants. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, including provisions that allow the Supreme Court to promote pro bono legal representation for domestic violence victims and clarify how protective orders issued by military judges or commanders can be enforced. The overall goal is to provide additional support and resources for veterans experiencing domestic violence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2708&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| House Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2708ham001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB2708.htm |
Loading...