HB0872Introduced in the House
STATE GOVERNMENT-TECH
Introduced by Stephanie Kifowit, District 84
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 to support domestic violence prevention and intervention comprehensive services. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall use moneys in the Fund to make grants to support victims of domestic violence, including 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. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that the Supreme Court of Illinois may adopt rules that promote the use of attorneys serving on a pro bono basis to represent victims of domestic violence. Provides that orders of protection may be issued by a military commander of the United States Armed Forces. Contains other provisions.
Where it stands
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
December 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 11, 2025
109
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Not Voting |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michelle Mussman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Human Services Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michelle Mussman
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 005-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 14, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 15, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Rule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading October 29, 2025
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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