Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB4095      — CIV PRO-FEE WAIVER

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Costs Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any party seeking a waiver of fees, costs, or charges or seeking to use a previously ordered waiver of fees, costs, or charges shall provide proper notice to all other parties and attorneys of record prior to presenting the application for the waiver of fees, costs, or charges to the court and the court shall not enter an order for a waiver of fees, costs, or charges unless the applicant shows proof of proper notice. Provides that the waiver of fees, costs, or charges shall not automatically apply to fees, costs, or charges ordered or required to be paid for specified fees and costs under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act but shall instead be considered by the court in each individual case. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Terra Costa Howard

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4095      do?
Amends the Costs Article of the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that any party seeking a waiver of fees, costs, or charges or seeking to use a previously ordered waiver of fees, costs, or charges shall provide proper notice to all other parties and attorneys of record prior to presenting the application for the waiver of fees, costs, or charges to the court and the court shall not enter an order for a waiver of fees, costs, or charges unless the applicant shows proof of proper notice. Provides that the waiver of fees, costs, or charges shall not automatically apply to fees, costs, or charges ordered or required to be paid for specified fees and costs under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act but shall instead be considered by the court in each individual case. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4095     ?
HB4095      is sponsored by Terra Costa Howard (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB4095     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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