HB5718

$FY27 STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5718 appropriates funds to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for various expenses.

Illinois HB5718 allocates funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for various expenses, including personal services, social security contributions, contractual services, and more. It also provides for the development of a Juvenile Defender Resource Center and statewide training for public defenders. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 26

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel

Feb 26

House

First Reading

Feb 26

House

Referred to Rules Committee