Illinois SB3020 strengthens protections for domestic violence victims by expanding remedies and clarifying procedures.

Illinois SB3020 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence. The bill expands the definition of harassment and adds new remedies, including prohibiting respondents from possessing firearms and requiring them to surrender firearms to law enforcement. It also allows courts to order the transfer of firearms to a third party under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill mandates wireless service providers to transfer phone numbers to petitioners upon court order.

Illinois SB3020 strengthens protections for domestic violence victims by expanding remedies and clarifying procedures.

Illinois SB3020 amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to enhance protections for victims of domestic violence. The bill expands the definition of harassment and adds new remedies, including prohibiting respondents from possessing firearms and requiring them to surrender firearms to law enforcement. It also allows courts to order the transfer of firearms to a third party under specific conditions. Additionally, the bill mandates wireless service providers to transfer phone numbers to petitioners upon court order.