HB4659Introduced in the House
DOMESTIC VIOL-COERCIVE CONTROL
Introduced by Nicole La Ha, District 82
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Provides that in any lawsuit or arbitration to collect a debt, subject to the Act, it is an affirmative defense that the debt is or is partially coerced debt to the plaintiff and the court or arbitrator. Provides that a plaintiff has the burden to disprove the debtor's defense by a preponderance of the evidence. Defines "coerced debt".
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0556
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurrence · May 28, 2026
113
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
114 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. Nicole La Ha
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 014-000-000
Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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. Nicole La Ha
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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. Brandun Schweizer
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Judiciary; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Arrived in House
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Nicole La Ha
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 113-000-000
House Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0556
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