HB4949 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS ACT
Last Action
3/26/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Hearings
Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing Mar 26 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building 115 and Virtual Room 4 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Family Justice Centers Act. Authorizes cities, counties, the State, and community-based nonprofits to establish multiagency, multidisciplinary Family Justice Centers to serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Sets requirements for center operations, including survivor consent and confidentiality policies, privacy protections, collaboration with law enforcement and community providers, operating agreements, survivor feedback processes, and annual training standards. Provides a framework for coordinated service delivery among participating agencies. Declares findings. Defines terms.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/06/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/06/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026HouseAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
3/26/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000
3/26/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate