Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 5888 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-FIREARMS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 93rd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Domestic Violence Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Requires a person against whom an order of protection is issued to surrender all firearms in the person's possession during the period in which the order is in effect. Requires, upon the motion of the court or a party, the translation of an order of protection into the language of a non-English speaking party if he or she is not fluent enough in English to understand the order. Provides for the payment of the translation out of the funds of the county or out of funds assessed as court costs.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Osterman

Sponsors

  • Harry Osterman · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Harry Osterman

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5888 do?
Amends the Domestic Violence Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986. Requires a person against whom an order of protection is issued to surrender all firearms in the person's possession during the period in which the order is in effect. Requires, upon the motion of the court or a party, the translation of an order of protection into the language of a non-English speaking party if he or she is not fluent enough in English to understand the order. Provides for the payment of the translation out of the funds of the county or out of funds assessed as court costs.
Who sponsors HB 5888?
HB 5888 is sponsored by Harry Osterman.
What is the current status of HB 5888?
This bill died with 93rd 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 5888?
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