HB3281 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DOM VIOLENCE-JUV-ASSISTANCE
Last Action
8/15/2025 - 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
2/06/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
2/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
2/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/18/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
3/19/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
3/28/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Matt Hanson
3/28/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/07/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
4/08/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
4/09/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
4/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
4/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 112-000-000
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
4/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 29, 2025
4/25/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. John F. Curran
4/25/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/25/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/29/2025SenateAssigned to Judiciary
5/08/2025SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000
5/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
5/13/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. John F. Curran
5/13/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
5/14/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
5/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 006-000-000
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
5/15/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/15/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Curran
5/15/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2025
5/21/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
5/21/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
5/22/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
5/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025HouseArrived in House
5/22/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1
5/23/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Matt Hanson
5/23/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
5/27/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
5/28/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
5/29/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
5/30/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 116-000-000
5/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
5/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
6/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date November 13, 2025
8/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0290