FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS ACT
The Family Justice Centers Act allows various entities to create centers for assisting survivors of domestic violence and related issues. It sets operational requirements to ensure confidentiality, collaboration, and effective service delivery.
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HB4949 — FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERS ACT
Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0780
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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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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2026. It awaits signature.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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14 sponsors
1 primary, 13 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 5 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
Establishes Family Justice Centers to support survivors of violence and trafficking.
The Family Justice Centers Act allows various entities to create centers for assisting survivors of domestic violence and related issues. It sets operational requirements to ensure confidentiality, collaboration, and effective service delivery.
Summary
Creates the Family Justice Centers Act. Authorizes cities, counties, the State, and community-based nonprofits to establish multiagency, multidisciplinary Family Justice Centers to serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Sets requirements for center operations, including survivor consent and confidentiality policies, privacy protections, collaboration with law enforcement and community providers, operating agreements, survivor feedback processes, and annual training standards. Provides a framework for coordinated service delivery among participating agencies. Declares findings. Defines terms.
Bill Text
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Read HB4949 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0780
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Effective Date January 1, 2027
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Governor Approved
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Sent to the Governor
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman
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Passed Both Houses
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 30, 2026
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
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Do Pass Executive; 013-000-000
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Waive Posting Notice
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Assigned to Executive
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Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Celina Villanueva
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 28, 2026
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Arrive in Senate
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000
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House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
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House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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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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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 010-000-000
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Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Sponsors
- II Maurice A. West · Primary
- Yolonda Morris · Cosponsor
- Dave Vella · Cosponsor
- Kelly M. Cassidy · Cosponsor
- Michelle Mussman · Cosponsor
- Maura Hirschauer · Cosponsor
- Laura Faver Dias · Cosponsor
- Michael Crawford · Cosponsor
- Celina Villanueva · Cosponsor
- Sara Feigenholtz · Cosponsor
- Steve Stadelman · Cosponsor
- Jason Plummer · Cosponsor
- Lisa Davis · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Du Buclet · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Maurice A. West, II Democrat
Co-sponsors (13)
- Yolonda Morris Democrat
- Dave Vella Democrat
- Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat
- Michelle Mussman Democrat
- Maura Hirschauer Democrat
- Laura Faver Dias Democrat
- Michael Crawford Democrat
- Celina Villanueva
- Sara Feigenholtz
- Steve Stadelman
- Jason Plummer
- Lisa Davis Democrat
- Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat
Not signed on (169)
169 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 169 →"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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson | — | 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 |
| Graciela Guzmán | 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 |
| Meg Loughran Cappel | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Simmons | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Suzy Glowiak Hilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 72 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 108 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (117)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs | — | Yea |
| Johnson | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, Lisa | — | 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 |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | Yea |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Janet Yang Rohr | Democrat | Yea |
| Jawaharial Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| 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 |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura Faver Dias | 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 | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Tracy Katz Muhl | 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 | 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 | Not Voting |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Nicole La Ha | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Sheehan | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Regan Deering | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Not Voting |
| 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 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Democrat | Yea |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Not Voting |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB4949 do?
- Creates the Family Justice Centers Act. Authorizes cities, counties, the State, and community-based nonprofits to establish multiagency, multidisciplinary Family Justice Centers to serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Sets requirements for center operations, including survivor consent and confidentiality policies, privacy protections, collaboration with law enforcement and community providers, operating agreements, survivor feedback processes, and annual training standards. Provides a framework for coordinated service delivery among participating agencies. Declares findings. Defines terms.
- Who sponsors HB4949 ?
- HB4949 is sponsored by Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Yolonda Morris (Democrat), Dave Vella (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Michelle Mussman (Democrat), Maura Hirschauer (Democrat), Laura Faver Dias (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Celina Villanueva, Sara Feigenholtz, Steve Stadelman, Jason Plummer, Lisa Davis (Democrat), and Kimberly Du Buclet (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB4949 ?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 04, 2026. It awaits signature.
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