Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 3618 — ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES ACT

Last action — Referred to Assignments

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Access to Legal Services Act. Provides that a covered individual has the right to legal services: in a covered proceeding in an immigration court in the State; or who is facing a covered proceeding in a covered venue other than an immigration court in the State and is found by a legal services provider to have a viable application for appeal, challenge to a court order, or other form of relief from removal from the United States. Provides for circumstances in which the right to legal services is applicable. Provides for the termination of the right to legal services, and exceptions to termination. Charges the Governor's Office of New Americans with implementing the requirements of the Act no later than January 1, 2021. Provides for the Office's power and responsibility under the Act. Creates the Access to Legal Services Fund. Provides that all money in the Fund shall be used by the Office to enable it to carry out the requirements of the Act. Creates the Advisory Committee for Access to Legal Services. Provides for: duties; appointment; term limits; compensation; meetings; and reporting requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to create a private right of action on the part of any individual or entity against the State or any agency, instrumentality, official, or employee of the State. Contains other provisions. Makes a corresponding change in the State Finances Act. Limits home rule. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Assignments

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3618 do?
Creates the Access to Legal Services Act. Provides that a covered individual has the right to legal services: in a covered proceeding in an immigration court in the State; or who is facing a covered proceeding in a covered venue other than an immigration court in the State and is found by a legal services provider to have a viable application for appeal, challenge to a court order, or other form of relief from removal from the United States. Provides for circumstances in which the right to legal services is applicable. Provides for the termination of the right to legal services, and exceptions to termination. Charges the Governor's Office of New Americans with implementing the requirements of the Act no later than January 1, 2021. Provides for the Office's power and responsibility under the Act. Creates the Access to Legal Services Fund. Provides that all money in the Fund shall be used by the Office to enable it to carry out the requirements of the Act. Creates the Advisory Committee for Access to Legal Services. Provides for: duties; appointment; term limits; compensation; meetings; and reporting requirements. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to create a private right of action on the part of any individual or entity against the State or any agency, instrumentality, official, or employee of the State. Contains other provisions. Makes a corresponding change in the State Finances Act. Limits home rule. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3618?
SB 3618 is sponsored by Celina Villanueva (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 3618?
This bill died with 101st Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 3618?
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