HB4649 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT
Last Action
4/28/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Judiciary
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
320 ILCS 20/13  
320 ILCS 20/13.5  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. In provisions concerning financial exploitation of an eligible adult, provides that a court may grant a temporary injunction ex parte, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper if the court makes certain findings, including, but not limited to, that an immediate and present danger of exploitation of the eligible adult exists, there is a likelihood of irreparable harm and nonavailability of an adequate remedy at law, there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, and the threatened injury to the eligible adult outweighs possible harm to the respondent. Sets forth the types of injunctive relief a court might grant, including, but not limited to, freezing the eligible adult's assets or lines of credit, awarding the eligible adult temporary exclusive use and possession of his or her dwelling, if shared with the respondent, and providing directives to law enforcement. Contains provisions on the scope and effect of an ex parte temporary injunction and the grounds for its denial. Sets forth factors a court will consider to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe an eligible adult is or is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of financial exploitation; notice of petition and injunction; final hearings on a petition; final cost judgments against a respondent; the transmittal of petitions, financial affidavits, hearing notices to the county sheriff or law enforcement agency; court certification of all orders issued, changed, continued, extended, or vacated subsequent to the original petition, notice of hearing, or temporary injunction; the enforcement of injunction violations through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding; judgment damages against a petitioner; modification or dissolution of injunction; substitute service for unascertainable respondent whose identity cannot be ascertained or whose identity is unknown; and other matters.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
735 ILCS 5/2-203.3 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. In provisions concerning financial exploitation of an eligible adult, provides that a court may grant a temporary restraining order ex parte, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper if the court makes certain findings, including, but not limited to, that an immediate and present danger of exploitation of the eligible adult exists, there is a likelihood of irreparable harm and nonavailability of an adequate remedy at law, there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, and the threatened injury to the eligible adult outweighs possible harm to the respondent. Sets forth the types of relief a court might grant, including, but not limited to, freezing the eligible adult's assets or lines of credit, awarding the eligible adult temporary exclusive use and possession of his or her dwelling, if shared with the respondent, and providing directives to law enforcement. Contains provisions on the scope and effect of an ex parte temporary restraining order and the grounds for its denial. Sets forth factors a court will consider to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe an eligible adult is or is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of financial exploitation; notice of petition and injunction; final hearings on a petition; final cost judgments against a respondent; the transmittal of petitions, financial affidavits, hearing notices to the county sheriff or law enforcement agency; court certification of all orders issued, changed, continued, extended, or vacated subsequent to the original petition, notice of hearing, or temporary restraining order; the enforcement of injunction violations through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding; judgment damages against a petitioner; modification or dissolution of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction; and other matters. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in cases of financial exploitation where the alleged perpetrator is unknown or unascertainable, service upon the alleged perpetrator may be made on the platform or third party through which the alleged financial exploitation occurred. Provides that notice shall be provided by the same method used by the alleged perpetrator to communicate with the protected party, and documentation of identifying information and all service attempts shall be filed with the court. Provides that the court may order any further reasonable measures to effectuate notice and provide an opportunity to be heard.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds reference to:
735 ILCS 5/2-203.3 new  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. In provisions concerning financial exploitation of an eligible adult, provides that a court may grant a temporary restraining order ex parte, pending a full hearing, and may grant such relief as the court deems proper if the court makes certain findings, including, but not limited to, that an immediate and present danger of exploitation of the eligible adult exists, there is a likelihood of irreparable harm and nonavailability of an adequate remedy at law, there is a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, and the threatened injury to the eligible adult outweighs possible harm to the respondent. Sets forth the types of relief a court might grant, including, but not limited to, freezing the eligible adult's assets or lines of credit, awarding the eligible adult temporary exclusive use and possession of his or her dwelling, if shared with the respondent, and providing directives to law enforcement. Contains provisions on the scope and effect of an ex parte temporary restraining order and the grounds for its denial. Sets forth factors a court will consider to determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe an eligible adult is or is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of financial exploitation; notice of petition and injunction; final hearings on a petition; final cost judgments against a respondent; the transmittal of petitions, financial affidavits, hearing notices to the county sheriff or law enforcement agency; court certification of all orders issued, changed, continued, extended, or vacated subsequent to the original petition, notice of hearing, or temporary restraining order; the enforcement of injunction violations through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding; judgment damages against a petitioner; modification or dissolution of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction; and other matters. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that in cases of financial exploitation where the alleged perpetrator is unknown or unascertainable, service upon the alleged perpetrator may be made on the platform or third party through which the alleged financial exploitation occurred. Provides that notice shall be provided by the same method used by the alleged perpetrator to communicate with the protected party, and documentation of identifying information and all service attempts shall be filed with the court. Provides that the court may order any further reasonable measures to effectuate notice and provide an opportunity to be heard.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/28/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
2/25/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000
2/25/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/24/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
3/24/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/25/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/02/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
4/02/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/07/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000
4/08/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
4/14/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
4/15/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/15/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
4/15/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/15/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAssigned to Judiciary