HB3281

Illinois HB3281 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to enhance law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents.

Illinois HB3281 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to enhance law enforcement response to domestic violence incidents. The bill mandates that officers arrest the abusing party unless the offender is a juvenile, in which case the officer may divert the juvenile or assist in finding alternative placement. Officers must also seize weapons used in the incident, accompany the victim to remove belongings, provide information about the victim's rights, advise the victim to seek medical attention, and arrange transportation to a medical facility or shelter.