SB3048 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-LETHALITY
Last Action
4/27/2026 - House: Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Hearings
Police & Fire Committee Hearing May 7 2026 8:00AM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/7.5  
20 ILCS 2605/2605-51  
50 ILCS 705/7  
750 ILCS 60/301.1  from Ch. 40, par. 2313-1.1
750 ILCS 60/304  from Ch. 40, par. 2313-4
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois State Police Law and the Illinois Police Training Act to require instruction during training on the policies and procedures for administering a lethality assessment, including referrals to domestic violence services. Amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Provides that, on or before January 1, 2028, every law enforcement agency shall provide to all of its law enforcement officers instruction on the policies and procedures for administering a lethality assessment as part of basic training. Provides that, on or before July 1, 2028, a law enforcement officer investigating an alleged incident of domestic violence shall administer a lethality assessment if the allegation of domestic violence is against an intimate partner, regardless of whether an arrest is made. Provides that if a victim does not, or is unable to, provide information to a law enforcement officer sufficient to allow the law enforcement officer to administer a lethality assessment, the law enforcement officer must document the lack of a lethality assessment in the written police report and refer the victim to the nearest locally certified domestic violence center. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from including in or attaching to a probable cause statement, written police report, or incident report the domestic violence center to which a victim was referred. Prohibits a law enforcement officer from administering a lethality assessment if the law enforcement officer has not received training on administering a lethality assessment. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the bill as introduced with these changes. Provides that by July 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services is required to develop, in consultation with law enforcement, a statewide organization representing State's Attorneys, and a statewide organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention, a model lethality assessment instrument that local law enforcement agencies may use or reference. Requires that by January 1, 2028, the continuing education for law enforcement officers must include training on the policies and procedures for administering a lethality assessment. Provides that beginning no later than July 1, 2031, a law enforcement officer investigating an alleged incident of intimate partner domestic violence shall administer a lethality assessment if: (1) the allegation of intimate partner domestic violence results in an arrest being made; or (2) the allegation of intimate partner domestic violence does not result in an arrest being made, but there is evidence that an assault, battery, or other physical violence has occurred between the intimate partners. Provides that if no arrest is made and there is no evidence that an assault, battery, or other physical violence has occurred, a law enforcement agency is authorized to partner with a domestic violence center that administers lethality assessments. Provides that the domestic violence center shall be provided with all police reports, victim statement, and any other information necessary to complete the lethality assessment within 72 hours of the domestic violence incident. Provides that nothing in the Act is intended to impose additional liability on a law enforcement office or agency acting in good faith compliance with the Act. Makes other changes.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1, with the following changes. Provides that a lethality assessment shall only be administered with the consent of the victim. Provides that a lethality assesment shall only be administered if, among other things, the allegation of intimate partner domestic violence does not result in an arrest being made but an allegation of an assault or a battery committed between the intimate partners was made (rather than the allegation of intimate partner domestic violence does not result in an arrest being made but evidence exists that an assault, battery, or other physical violence has occurred between the intimate partners). Provides that the domestic violence center shall be provided with all available information (rather than all police reports, victim statements, and any other information) necessary to conduct a lethality assessment as soon as possible (rather than within 72 hours). Removes provisions concerning domestic violence center referrals to victims. Provides that, before the administration of a lethality assessment, a law enforcement officer must (1) inform the victim that the victim may decline participation in the lethality assessment and (2) inform the victim of the ways in which the information collected as part of the lethality assessment may be used. Provides that, by July 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services shall develop, in consultation with the Illinois State Police, a statewide agency representing Illinois sheriffs, a statewide organization representing Illinois chiefs of police, a statewide organization representing State's Attorneys, and a statewide organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention, a model lethality assessment instrument and policies and protocols (rather than develop, in consultation with law enforcement, a statewide organization representing State's Attorneys, and a statewide organization dedicated to domestic violence prevention, a model lethality assessment instrument). Provides that each law enforcement agency shall create a policy and a protocol (rather than a policy) on administering a lethality assessment consistent with the requirements of the provisions. Provides that each law enforcement agency that created a policy and protocol on administering a lethality assessment before the effective date of the amendatory Act may continue to use the policy and protocol if it is consistent with the requirements of the provisions. Makes typographical changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/29/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
1/29/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/29/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
3/05/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/06/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
3/11/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000
3/11/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
3/11/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
3/25/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
4/14/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
4/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 008-000-000
4/15/2026SenateRecalled to Second Reading
4/15/2026SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Morrison
4/15/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
4/15/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
4/15/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
4/15/2026HouseArrived in House
4/15/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
4/15/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/15/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/16/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
4/16/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
4/27/2026HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee