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SB3500 - 104th General Assembly

AOIC GRANTS-LEGAL DESERTS
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Appropriations
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
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
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Appropriations