Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HB 1444 — EVICT-INDIGENT TENANT COUNSEL

Last action — House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

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

This bill died with 103rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Requires the court to appoint an attorney for an indigent tenant in an eviction action. Provides that the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission is responsible for the implementation of such appointments, and the State shall pay the costs of legal services provided by an appointed attorney. Requires the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to enter into contracts with attorneys and agencies for the provision of legal services. Requires the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to submit to the General Assembly a plan to fully implement the indigent tenant representation requirements within 12 months of the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Bill Text

Amendments

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Action History

  1. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Fiscal Note Filed as Amended

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Dan Ugaste

  4. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary - Civil Committee; by Voice Vote

  5. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  6. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  7. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller

  8. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  9. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1444 do?
Amends the Eviction Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Requires the court to appoint an attorney for an indigent tenant in an eviction action. Provides that the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission is responsible for the implementation of such appointments, and the State shall pay the costs of legal services provided by an appointed attorney. Requires the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to enter into contracts with attorneys and agencies for the provision of legal services. Requires the Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission to submit to the General Assembly a plan to fully implement the indigent tenant representation requirements within 12 months of the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Who sponsors HB 1444?
HB 1444 is sponsored by Anna Moeller (Democrat) and Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1444?
This bill died with 103rd 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 HB 1444?
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