SB3500 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

AOIC GRANTS-LEGAL DESERTS
Last Action
2/05/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Legal Deserts Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts may establish a program to provide grants or reimbursements to compensate an individual lawyer or law firms that relocate or open an office within a geographic area for the purpose of providing legal services to individuals residing within a legal desert. Provides that the grants or reimbursements may cover marketing expenses, compensation for an attorney or up to 2 attorneys per firm, or other eligible expenses identified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments