HB3281Introduced in the House
DOM VIOLENCE-JUV-ASSISTANCE
Introduced by Matt Hanson, District 83
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that whenever a law enforcement officer has reason to believe that a person has been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household member, the officer shall, if appropriate, arrest the abusing, neglecting, and exploiting party except in situations in which the alleged offending party is a juvenile. Provides that if the alleged offender is a juvenile, then the officer, based on the totality of the circumstances, may choose not to arrest the juvenile and instead may divert the juvenile or may assist the juvenile and his family in finding alternative placement.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0290
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurrence in House · May 30, 2025
116
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| 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
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
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. Matt Hanson
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 006-000-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Curran
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Recalled to Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Matt Hanson
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date November 13, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0290
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