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SB 688 — ATTORNEY ACT-UNLICENSED
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Attorney Act. Provides that an unlicensed person or entity may not advertise or hold itself out to practice law, give legal advice, or own, conduct, or maintain a facility to practice law or give legal advice. Provides that the remedies available for the unauthorized practice of law include, but are not limited to: (i) appropriate equitable relief; (ii) a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000; (iii) actual damages; (iv) reasonable attorney's fees and costs; (v) punitive damages if the conduct was willful, intentional, or done with reckless disregard to the rights of others; and (vi) other relief deemed necessary to remedy the wrongdoing.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
3 added · 3 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of SB 688 has updated three lines, which indicate some changes in the details of the bill. While the exact content of the changes isn't provided, any update typically means that the lawmakers are clarifying or improving the proposal based on feedback or new information. These adjustments can affect how the law will be implemented and could have real impacts on the people it's meant to serve.
093_SB0688SB688 Engrossed LRB093 02155 RLC 11223 b AN ACT concerning attorneys.
a license or renewal may be issued, however, SB688 Engrossed -2- LRB093 02155 RLC 11223 b if the person has established a satisfactory repayment record as determined (i) by the Illinois Department of Public Aid for cases being enforced under Article X of the Illinois Public Aid Code or (ii) in all other cases by order of court or by written agreement between the custodial parent and non-custodial parent.
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Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2003
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Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b); May 23, 2003
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House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. John A. Fritchey
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; 016-000-000
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee; by Voice Vote
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House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. John A. Fritchey
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Assigned to Judiciary I - Civil Law Committee
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Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Martin A. Sandoval
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Susana Mendoza
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2003
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2003
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Do Pass Judiciary; 009-000-000
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Assigned to Judiciary
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton
Sponsors
- John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- John J. Cullerton
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Not Voting |
| Lauzen | — | Yea |
| Maloney | — | Yea |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Bomke | — | Yea |
| Burzynski | — | Yea |
| Halvorson | — | Yea |
| Obama | — | Yea |
| Peterson | — | Yea |
| Sieben | — | Yea |
| Munoz | — | Yea |
| Trotter | — | Yea |
| Viverito | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, D. | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Sullivan, J. | — | Yea |
| Petka | — | Yea |
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Jones, J. | — | Yea |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Cronin | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Hendon | — | Yea |
| Jones, W. | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Demuzio | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| Luechtefeld | — | Yea |
| Meeks | — | Yea |
| Schoenberg | — | Yea |
| Shadid | — | Yea |
| Winkel | — | Yea |
| Wojcik | — | Yea |
| Woolard | — | Yea |
| Crotty | — | Yea |
| DeLeo | — | Yea |
| Dillard | — | Yea |
| Garrett | — | Yea |
| Geo-Karis | — | Yea |
| Philip | — | Not Voting |
| Radogno | — | Yea |
| Rauschenberger | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Risinger | — | Yea |
| Ronen | — | Yea |
| Roskam | — | Yea |
| Rutherford | — | Yea |
| del Valle | — | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Emanuel "Chris" Welch | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 688 do?
- Amends the Attorney Act. Provides that an unlicensed person or entity may not advertise or hold itself out to practice law, give legal advice, or own, conduct, or maintain a facility to practice law or give legal advice. Provides that the remedies available for the unauthorized practice of law include, but are not limited to: (i) appropriate equitable relief; (ii) a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000; (iii) actual damages; (iv) reasonable attorney's fees and costs; (v) punitive damages if the conduct was willful, intentional, or done with reckless disregard to the rights of others; and (vi) other relief deemed necessary to remedy the wrongdoing.
- Who sponsors SB 688?
- SB 688 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton.
- What is the current status of SB 688?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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 688?
- Track SB 688 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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