Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB1578

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of domestic assault. Provides that a person commits the offense when, without lawful authority, he or she knowingly engages in conduct that places any family or household member in reasonable apprehension of great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement. Provides that if the defendant is arrested for domestic assault, upon release of the defendant from custody pending trial, the court, at the preliminary examination, shall order that the defendant refrain from contact or communication with the victim of the domestic assault and refrain from entering or remaining at the victim's residence for a minimum of 72 consecutive hours. Provides that domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "family or household member".

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/22/2025	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Vella
1/28/2025	House	First Reading
1/28/2025	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/10/2025	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant

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