Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 8 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 4649 — FINANCIALLY EXPLOITED ADULT

Last action — Sent to the Governor

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 28, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    2 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 9 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the issue of financial exploitation of adults.

This legislation seeks to tackle financial exploitation specifically targeting adults. It aims to provide protections for vulnerable individuals from being exploited financially.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

328 added · 466 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 4649 makes two key changes: it now specifies that a petitioner can present a variety of evidence when seeking a temporary restraining order, and it clarifies the process for what happens if a petition is denied. Specifically, if the court denies the petition based on the lack of immediate danger, it must schedule a full hearing promptly. These changes are important because they aim to give petitioners clearer guidelines and enhance protections for vulnerable adults, ensuring that their cases are heard fairly and swiftly.

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HB4649 Engrossed LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b AN ACT concerning aging.
HB4649 Enrolled LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b AN ACT concerning aging.
(a-5) A representative of the Department or a designated provider agency that is actively involved in an abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect investigation under this Act shall be allowed access to the financial records, mental and physical health records, and other relevant evaluative records of the eligible adult which are in the possession of any individual, financial institution, health care provider, mental health provider, HB4649 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b educational facility, or other facility if necessary to complete the investigation mandated by this Act.
(a-5) A representative of the Department or a designated provider agency that is actively involved in an abuse, abandonment, neglect, financial exploitation, or self-neglect investigation under this Act shall be allowed access to the financial records, mental and physical health records, and other relevant evaluative records of the eligible adult which are in the possession of any individual, financial institution, health care provider, mental health provider, HB4649 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b educational facility, or other facility if necessary to complete the investigation mandated by this Act.
(d) If the provider agency has substantiated financial HB4649 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b exploitation against an eligible adult, and has documented a reasonable belief that the eligible adult will be irreparably harmed as a result of the financial exploitation, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department, or the provider agency may petition for a temporary restraining order or any other relief outlined in subsection (e) an order freezing the assets of the eligible adult.
(d) If the provider agency has substantiated financial HB4649 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b exploitation against an eligible adult, and has documented a reasonable belief that the eligible adult will be irreparably harmed as a result of the financial exploitation, the Office of the Attorney General, the Department, or the provider agency may petition for a temporary restraining order or any other relief outlined in subsection (e) an order freezing the assets of the eligible adult.
HB4649 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (v) Granting a temporary restraining order will not disserve the public interest.
HB4649 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (v) Granting a temporary restraining order will not disserve the public interest.
(II) Assets held by a trust may be frozen only by an order of the court if all the trustees of the HB4649 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b trust are served with process and are given reasonable notice before any hearing on the petition.
(II) Assets held by a trust may be frozen only by an order of the court if all the trustees of the HB4649 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b trust are served with process and are given reasonable notice before any hearing on the petition.
(iv) Freezing any line of credit of the eligible adult at any depository or financial institution whether listed solely in the eligible adult's name or jointly with the respondent.
(iv) Freezing any line of credit of the eligible adult at any depository or financial institution whether listed solely in the eligible adult's name or jointly with the eligible adult.
(v) Prohibiting the respondent from having direct HB4649 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b or indirect contact with the eligible adult.
(v) Prohibiting the respondent from having direct HB4649 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b or indirect contact with the eligible adult.
(viii) Ordering any financial institution holding assets of the eligible adult to pay the clerk of the circuit court from unencumbered assets of the eligible adult, if any, a fee of $75 if the assets of the eligible adult are between $1,500 and $5,000 or a fee of $200 if the assets are in excess of $5,000.
(2) In a hearing ex parte for the purpose of obtaining an ex parte temporary restraining order, the petitioner can present any relevant evidence, including, but not limited to, verified pleadings, affidavits, police reports, medical reports, financial records, verbal testimony, still photos, audio recordings, and video recordings.
The court may rely on the estimate of the value of the assets in the petition when assessing the fee.
(3) A denial of a petition for an ex parte temporary restraining order must be by written order and must note the legal grounds for denial.
The fee shall be taxed as costs against the respondent if the court enters a temporary restraining order.
(2) Except as provided in Section 10-60 of the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, in a hearing ex parte for the purpose of obtaining an ex parte temporary restraining order, the petitioner can present any relevant evidence, including, but not limited to, verified pleadings, affidavits, police reports, medical reports, financial records, verbal testimony, still photos, audio recordings, and video recordings.
(3) A denial of a petition for an ex parte temporary restraining order must be by written order and must note HB4649 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b the legal grounds for denial.
The ex parte temporary restraining order may be extended one time for up to an additional 30 days.
The ex parte temporary HB4649 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b restraining order may be extended one time for up to an additional 30 days.
HB4649 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (3) Any history of the eligible adult being previously exploited or unduly influenced.
(3) Any history of the eligible adult being previously exploited or unduly influenced.
(1) The respondent shall be personally served, in accordance with Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure, with a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary restraining order, if any, before the final hearing.
(1) The respondent shall be personally served, in HB4649 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b accordance with Section 2-203 of the Code of Civil Procedure, with a copy of the petition, notice of hearing, and temporary restraining order, if any, before the final hearing.
(1)(A) The court may grant such relief as the court deems proper when, upon notice and hearing, it appears to HB4649 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b the court that:
(1)(A) The court may grant such relief as the court deems proper when, upon notice and hearing, it appears to the court that:
(iv) Where the restraining order freezes assets of the respondent, the court finds probable cause that exploitation has occurred, the freeze only affects the proceeds of such exploitation, and there is a substantial likelihood that such assets will be ordered to be returned to the eligible adult.
(iv) Where the restraining order freezes assets of the respondent, the court finds probable cause that exploitation has occurred, the freeze only affects the HB4649 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b proceeds of such exploitation, and there is a substantial likelihood that such assets will be ordered to be returned to the eligible adult.
HB4649 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b The court shall confirm the availability of any required services or alternative caregivers that may be necessary to ensure the eligible adult's safety.
The court shall confirm the availability of any required services or alternative caregivers that may be necessary to ensure the eligible adult's safety.
(vi) Where the court has found that the respondent has engaged in exploitation of the eligible adult, entering a final cost judgment against the respondent and in favor of the petitioner for all taxable costs, and entering a final cost judgment against the respondent and in favor of the clerk of the circuit court for all the clerk's filing fees and service charges that were waived by operation of this Section.
HB4649 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (vi) Where the court has found that the respondent has engaged in exploitation of the eligible adult, entering a final cost judgment against the respondent and in favor of the petitioner for all taxable costs and damages.
(2) The court must allow an advocate from a State's Attorney's Office or a law enforcement agency to be present with the petitioner or the respondent during any HB4649 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b court proceedings or hearings related to the temporary restraining order, provided the petitioner or the respondent has made such a request and the advocate is able to be present.
(2) The court must allow an advocate to accompany and be present with the petitioner or the respondent in order to provide emotional support during any court proceedings or hearings related to the temporary restraining order, if the petitioner or the respondent has made such a request and the advocate is able to be present.
A temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction entered by a court must, on its face, indicate:
If the court enters a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction, the court is required to make specific findings on the record.
(1) That the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of this State.
The temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction must, on its face, indicate:
(2) That law enforcement officers may use their arrest powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to enforce the terms of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction.
(1) That the temporary restraining order, preliminary HB4649 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b injunction, or permanent injunction is valid and enforceable in all counties of this State.
(3) That the court had jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter under State law and that reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard were given to the person against whom the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction was sought, in a manner that was sufficient to protect that person's right to due process.
(2) That the court had jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter under State law and that reasonable notice and opportunity to be heard were given to the person against whom the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction was sought, in a manner that was sufficient to protect that person's right to due process.
HB4649 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (4) If any assets or lines of credit are ordered to be frozen, the date that the depository or financial institution was served with the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction as provided in Section 2-204 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(3) If any assets or lines of credit are ordered to be frozen, the date that the depository or financial institution was served with the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction as provided in Section 2-204 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(5) The date the respondent was served with the petition for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction.
(4) The date the respondent was served with the petition for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction.
(j) Transmittal to sheriff;
(j) Service.
service.
(1) The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the petition, the financial affidavit, the notice of hearing, and any temporary restraining order to the sheriff or special process server of the county in which the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.
(1)(A) The clerk of the circuit court shall furnish a copy of the petition, the financial affidavit, the notice of hearing, and any temporary restraining order to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county in which the respondent resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the respondent as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.
The petitioner may transmit a facsimile copy of a temporary HB4649 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b restraining order and this facsimile copy may be served in the same manner as a certified copy.
At the request of the sheriff, the clerk of the circuit court may transmit a facsimile copy of a temporary restraining order that has been certified by the clerk of the circuit court in accordance with paragraph (4), and this facsimile copy may be served in the same manner as a certified copy.
(2) If the respondent has been previously served with the temporary restraining order and has failed to appear at the initial hearing on the temporary restraining order, any subsequent petition for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction seeking an extension of time may be served on the respondent by the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney via certified mail in lieu of personal service by a law enforcement officer.
The clerk of the circuit court shall also furnish to the sheriff such information on the respondent's physical description and location as is required by the Illinois State Police to comply with the verification procedures set forth in subparagraph (B).
(3)(A) Within 24 hours after the court issues a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to protect an eligible adult against exploitation or changes, continues, extends, or vacates such an order or injunction, the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney must forward a certified copy of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the respondent for service in accordance with this subsection.
HB4649 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (B) Upon receiving a facsimile copy, the sheriff must verify receipt with the clerk of the circuit court before attempting to serve it upon the respondent.
(B) Within 24 hours after the sheriff receives a certified copy of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to protect an eligible adult against exploitation, the sheriff must make information related to the order or injunction available to this State's law enforcement agencies by HB4649 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b electronically transmitting such information to the Illinois State Police.
If the sheriff is in possession of a temporary restraining order that has been certified by the clerk of the circuit court, the sheriff may transmit a facsimile copy of that temporary restraining order to a law enforcement officer who shall serve it in the same manner as a certified copy.
(C) Within 24 hours after the sheriff or special process server has made service upon the respondent and the sheriff has been so notified, the sheriff must make information relating to the service available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the Illinois State Police.
(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the chief judge of each judicial circuit, in consultation with the appropriate sheriff, may authorize a law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction to effect service.
(D) Within 24 hours after a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction is terminated or otherwise rendered no longer effective by ruling of the court, the petitioner or petitioner's attorney must notify the sheriff receiving original notification of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction as provided in subparagraph (A).
A law enforcement agency performing service in accordance with this Section shall use service and verification procedures consistent with those of the sheriff.
The sheriff shall, within 24 hours after receiving such notification from the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney, notify the Illinois State Police of such court action.
(2)(A) Except where the eligible adult is the petitioner, the clerk of the circuit court shall furnish a copy of the petition, the financial affidavit, the notice of hearing, and any temporary restraining order to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency of the county in which the eligible adult resides or can be found, who shall serve it upon the eligible adult as soon thereafter as possible on any day of the week and at any time of the day or night.
At the request of the sheriff, the clerk of the circuit court may transmit a facsimile copy of a temporary restraining order that has been certified by the clerk of HB4649 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b the circuit court in accordance with paragraph (4), and this facsimile copy may be served in the same manner as a certified copy.
The clerk of the circuit court shall also furnish to the sheriff such information on the eligible adult's physical description and location as is required by the Illinois State Police to comply with the verification procedures set forth in subparagraph (B).
(B) Upon receiving a facsimile copy, the sheriff must verify receipt with the clerk of the circuit court before attempting to serve it upon the eligible adult.
If the sheriff is in possession of a temporary restraining order that has been certified by the clerk of the circuit court, the sheriff may transmit a facsimile copy of that temporary restraining order to a law enforcement officer, who shall serve it in the same manner as a certified copy.
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(C) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the chief judge of each judicial circuit, in consultation with the appropriate sheriff, may authorize a law enforcement agency within the jurisdiction of the judicial circuit to effect service.
A law enforcement agency performing service in accordance with this Section shall use service and verification procedures consistent with those of the sheriff.
(3) When a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction is issued by a court to protect against the exploitation of an eligible adult, HB4649 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b if the petitioner requests that a law enforcement agency assist the eligible adult, the court may order that an officer from the appropriate law enforcement agency accompany the eligible adult and assist in the service or execution of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction, including returning possession of a dwelling or residence to the eligible adult.
A law enforcement officer shall accept a copy of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction, certified by the clerk of the circuit court in accordance with paragraph (4), from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent who has been located but not yet served.
The law enforcement agency must also serve any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction freezing assets on a financial institution where assets subject to dissipation are held, or where a credit line may be exploited.
Service upon the depository or financial institution must be served as provided in Section 2-204 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(4) The clerk of the circuit court shall certify a copy of all orders issued, changed, continued, extended, or vacated subsequent to the original service of the original petition, notice of hearing, or temporary restraining order and deliver the certified copy to the parties at the time of the entry of the order.
The parties HB4649 Engrossed - 16 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b may acknowledge receipt of a certified order in writing on the face of the original order.
If a party fails or refuses to acknowledge the receipt of a certified copy of an order, the clerk of the circuit court must note on the original petition that service was effected.
If delivery at the hearing during which an order is issued is not possible, the clerk of the circuit court shall mail certified copies of the order to the parties at their respective last known mailing addresses;
except that service upon a depository or financial institution must be served as provided in Section 2-204 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Service by mail is complete upon mailing.
When an order is served in accordance with this paragraph, the clerk of the circuit court shall notify the sheriff of the service and prepare a written certification to be placed in the court file specifying the time, date, and method of service.
(5) If the respondent has been previously served with the temporary restraining order and has failed to appear at the initial hearing on the temporary restraining order, any subsequent petition for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction seeking an extension of time may be served on the respondent by the clerk of the court by certified mail in lieu of personal service by a law enforcement officer.
(6)(A) Within 24 hours after the court issues a HB4649 Engrossed - 17 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to protect an eligible adult against exploitation or changes, continues, extends, or vacates such an order or injunction, the clerk of the circuit court must forward a certified copy of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner for service in accordance with this subsection.
(B) Within 24 hours after service of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction upon a respondent to protect an eligible adult against exploitation, the law enforcement officer who served the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction must forward the written proof of service to the sheriff with jurisdiction over the residence of the petitioner.
(C) Within 24 hours after the sheriff receives a certified copy of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction to protect an eligible adult against exploitation, the sheriff must make information related to the order or injunction available to this State's law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the Illinois State Police.
(D) Within 24 hours after the sheriff or other law HB4649 Engrossed - 18 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b enforcement officer has made service upon the respondent and the sheriff has been so notified, the sheriff must make information relating to the service available to other law enforcement agencies by electronically transmitting such information to the Illinois State Police.
(E) Within 24 hours after a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction is terminated or otherwise rendered no longer effective by ruling of the court, the clerk of the circuit court must notify the sheriff receiving original notification of the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction as provided in subparagraph (A).
The sheriff shall, within 24 hours after receiving such notification from the clerk of the circuit court, notify the Illinois State Police of such court action.
(1) As to the respondent, the court may enforce a violation of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued to protect an eligible adult against exploitation through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding, and the State's Attorney may prosecute it as a criminal violation.
(1) As to the respondent, the court may enforce a violation of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued to protect an eligible adult against exploitation through a civil or criminal contempt proceeding.
Any assessment or fine ordered by the court enforcing the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction shall be collected by the clerk of the circuit HB4649 Engrossed - 19 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b court and transferred on a monthly basis to the State Treasurer for deposit into the Domestic Violence Fund.
(2) If the respondent is arrested by a law enforcement HB4649 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b officer, the respondent must be held in custody until he or she is brought before the court, which must occur as expeditiously as possible, for the purpose of enforcing the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction and for admittance to bail in accordance with the applicable rules of criminal procedure, pending a hearing.
(2) If the respondent is arrested by a law enforcement officer, the respondent must be held in custody until he or she is brought before the court, which must occur as expeditiously as possible, for the purpose of enforcing the temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction and for admittance to bail in accordance with the applicable rules of criminal procedure, pending a hearing.
HB4649 Engrossed - 20 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (Source:
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1-1-22.) (320 ILCS 20/13.5) Sec.
1-1-22.) (320 ILCS 20/13.5) HB4649 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b Sec.
No fee shall be charged by a sheriff for service by the sheriff of such a petition, rule, HB4649 Engrossed - 21 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b motion, or order in an action commenced under this Section.
No fee shall be charged by a sheriff for service by the sheriff of such a petition, rule, motion, or order in an action commenced under this Section.
(c) Any action for an order for access to an eligible adult or freezing assets of an eligible adult, whether commenced independently or in conjunction with another proceeding, is a distinct cause of action and requires that a separate summons be issued and served, except that in pending cases the following methods may be used:
(c) Any action for an order for access to an eligible adult or freezing assets of an eligible adult, whether commenced HB4649 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b independently or in conjunction with another proceeding, is a distinct cause of action and requires that a separate summons be issued and served, except that in pending cases the following methods may be used:
(2) Mailing to the defendant, or, if represented, to the defendant's attorney of record in the civil cases in which the defendant has filed a general appearance.
(2) Mailing to the respondent defendant, or, if represented, to the respondent's defendant's attorney of record in the civil cases in which the defendant has filed a general appearance.
The summons may be served by a sheriff or other law enforcement officer, and if summons is placed for service by the sheriff, it shall be made HB4649 Engrossed - 22 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b at the earliest time practicable and shall take precedence over other summonses except those of a similar emergency nature.
The summons may be served by a sheriff or other law enforcement officer, and if summons is placed for service by the sheriff, it shall be made at the earliest time practicable and shall take precedence over other summonses except those of a similar emergency nature.
(e) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, notice of hearings on petitions or motions shall be served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12 unless notice is excused by the Code of Civil Procedure, Supreme Court Rules, or local rules, as now or hereafter amended.
HB4649 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b (e) Except as otherwise provided in this Section, notice of hearings on petitions or motions shall be served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12 unless notice is excused by the Code of Civil Procedure, Supreme Court Rules, or local rules, as now or hereafter amended.
In cases of financial exploitation where the HB4649 Engrossed - 23 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b alleged perpetrator is unknown or unascertainable, such that service is impracticable under items (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Section 2-203, service upon the alleged perpetrator may be made on the platform or third party through which the alleged financial exploitation occurred.
In cases of financial exploitation where the alleged perpetrator is unknown or unascertainable, such that service is impracticable under items (1) and (2) of subsection (a) of Section 2-203, service upon the alleged perpetrator may HB4649 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 17337 KTG 30761 b be made on the platform or third party through which the alleged financial exploitation occurred.
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  6. Passed Both Houses

  7. House Concurs

  8. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 115-000-000

  9. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  10. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000

  11. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  12. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee

  13. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  14. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  17. Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2

  18. Arrived in House

  19. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)

  20. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  22. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Stadelman

  23. Recalled to Second Reading

  24. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026

  25. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 008-000-000

  26. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  27. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 20, 2026

  29. Second Reading

  30. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  31. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  34. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  35. Do Pass Judiciary; 008-000-000

  36. Assigned to Judiciary

  37. Referred to Assignments

  38. First Reading

  39. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

  40. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  41. Arrive in Senate

  42. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

  43. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  44. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  45. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  46. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  47. Second Reading - Short Debate

  48. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Janet Yang Rohr

  49. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000

  50. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Civil Committee; 020-000-000

  51. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  52. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  53. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

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

  55. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  56. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  57. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  58. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 019-000-000

  59. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  60. Referred to Rules Committee

  61. First Reading

  62. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

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Votes

Concurrence, Amendment 2

Passed 115 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 70001
Republican 38001
Unaffiliated 6001
Total 114003
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Not Voting
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Third Reading, Amendment 2

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 7000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 19000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Not Voting
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Judiciary, Amendment 2

Passed 8 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 6000
Republican 2001
Total 8001
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 108 Yea · 0 Nay · 10 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 64007
Republican 36003
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 1070010
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Not Voting
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Not Voting
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Third Reading, Amendment 1

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12000
Republican 7000
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Katz Muhl — Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Third Reading, Amendment 2

Passed 20 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 7000
Total 20000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 12001
Republican 7000
Total 19001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Tracy Katz Muhl Democrat Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 4649?
HB 4649 is sponsored by Glowiak Hilton, Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Steve Stadelman (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), Jason Plummer (Republican), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), and Janet Yang Rohr (Democrat).
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