HB3281 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DOM VIOLENCE-JUV-ASSISTANCE
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0290
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
750 ILCS 60/304  from Ch. 40, par. 2313-4
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the following. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 186. 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. Provides that if the alleged offender is a juvenile, then the officer, based on the totality of the circumstances and using a juvenile domestic violence risk assessment approved by the Illinois Supreme Court for use by law enforcement, may choose not to arrest the juvenile and instead may divert the juvenile or may assist the juvenile and the juvenile's family in finding alternative placement. Provides that if the law enforcement officer does not make an arrest under this Act, the officer shall forward the report of the incident to the local state's attorney's office for review. Requires that the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts approve an assessment form for use by law enforcement by July 1, 2026. Effective January 1, 2026.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the engrossed bill, but removes provisions requiring the Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to prepare and approve a juvenile domestic violence risk assessment form. Specifies that the law enforcement officer may choose not to arrest the juvenile and may instead divert the juvenile based on the totality of the circumstances and using the Adolescent Domestic Battery Typology Tool. Provides that the Act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
02/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
02/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
03/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
03/18/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
03/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
03/28/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
03/28/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
04/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
04/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
04/09/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
04/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
04/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
04/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
04/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
04/25/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
04/25/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/25/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/29/2025SenateAssigned to Judiciary
05/08/2025SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
05/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
05/13/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran
05/13/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
05/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
05/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 006-000-000
05/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
05/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
05/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
05/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Curran
05/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
05/21/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
05/21/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
05/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
05/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
05/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
05/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
05/22/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
05/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
05/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
05/22/2025HouseArrived in House
05/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
05/23/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Matt Hanson
05/23/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
05/27/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
05/28/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
05/29/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
05/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
05/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
05/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
06/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date November 13, 2025
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0290