SB3500

AOIC GRANTS-LEGAL DESERTS

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

SB3500 creates a program to provide grants to lawyers or firms relocating to legal deserts in Illinois.

SB3500, known as the Legal Deserts Act, aims to address the shortage of legal services in rural Illinois by establishing a program to provide grants or reimbursements to lawyers or law firms that relocate or open offices in geographic areas with fewer than 100 lawyers. These areas, termed "legal deserts," often face challenges in obtaining legal services. The grants can cover marketing expenses, attorney compensation, and other eligible expenses identified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.

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Assignments Committee
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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026