HB4649Introduced in the House
FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT
Introduced by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, District 17
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill with the following changes: In provisions listing the type of relief a court might grant in a case of financial exploitation of an eligible adult, removes from the list: (i) specified fees to be paid by any financial institution that holds the eligible adult's unencumbered assets, if any; and (ii) a final cost judgment against the respondent and in favor of the clerk of the circuit court for all the clerk's filing fees and service charges. Provides that where the court has found that the respondent has engaged in exploitation of the eligible adult, a court may enter a final cost judgment against the respondent and in favor of the petitioner for all taxable costs and damages. Provides that the court must allow an advocate (rather than an advocate from a State's Attorney's Office or a law enforcement agency) to be present with the petitioner or the respondent in order to provide emotional support during any court proceedings or hearings related to a temporary restraining order. Requires the petitioner (rather than the clerk of the circuit court) to furnish a copy of the petition, the financial affidavit, the notice of hearing, and any temporary restraining order to the sheriff or special process server (rather than to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency) of the county in which the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night. Permits the petitioner (rather than the clerk of the circuit court, upon request of the sheriff) to transmit a facsimile copy of a temporary restraining order to be served in the same manner as a certified copy. Removes provisions that: (i) permit the chief judge of each judicial circuit, in consultation with the appropriate sheriff, to authorize a law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction to effect service; (ii) require the clerk of the circuit court to furnish a copy of the petition, the financial affidavit, the notice of hearing, and any temporary restraining order to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county in which the eligible adult resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the eligible adult; and (iii) permits the clerk of the circuit court, at the request of the sheriff, to transmit a facsimile copy of a certified temporary restraining order to be served in the same manner as a certified copy. Removes provisions requiring any court ordered assessment or fine to enforce a temporary order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to be collected by the clerk of the circuit court and transferred to the State Treasurer for deposit in the Domestic Violence Fund. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0660
July 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
6 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 31, 2026
115
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
117 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. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Stadelman
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 115-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0660
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