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HB 1644

CRIM CD-AGG DOMESTIC BATTERY

104th Regular Session Introduced by Amy Grant and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois HB 1644 modifies criminal penalties and standards for aggravated domestic battery cases to strengthen or clarify prosecutorial and judicial handling of intimate partner violence.

Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
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Bill Summary · HB 1644

Legislative bill overview

HB 1644 proposes changes to Illinois criminal law regarding aggravated domestic battery offenses. The bill was introduced by Rep. Dave Vella with Rep. Amy Grant as chief co-sponsor and is currently in the Rules Committee following its first reading in January 2025.

Why is this important

Domestic battery legislation directly affects how the state prosecutes intimate partner violence and family abuse cases, influencing both victim protections and defendant accountability. Changes to aggravated domestic battery statutes can significantly impact sentencing guidelines, criminal records, and access to legal remedies for victims.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: Disagreement may arise over what conduct qualifies as "aggravated" versus standard domestic battery, affecting prosecution discretion and consistency
  • Sentencing implications: Proposed penalties could be viewed as either insufficient victim protection or overly punitive by different stakeholders
  • Implementation burden: Law enforcement and courts may face resource challenges implementing new procedures or classification standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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