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HB 4658

CRIM CD-VIOL ORDERS OF PROTECT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Mike Coffey and 14 co-sponsors

Illinois bill modifies criminal penalties and procedures for violating orders of protection to enhance victim safety enforcement.

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Bill Summary · HB 4658

Legislative bill overview

HB 4658 addresses criminal code provisions related to violations of orders of protection in Illinois. The bill modifies how violations of protective orders are classified, prosecuted, or penalized within the state's criminal justice system. Based on the title, it likely focuses on strengthening enforcement mechanisms or adjusting penalties for individuals who breach court-ordered protection orders.

Why is this important

Orders of protection are critical legal tools designed to prevent domestic violence, harassment, and stalking by restricting contact between parties. How violations are handled directly affects victim safety and the credibility of the protective order system itself. Changes to violation provisions can either strengthen victim protections or alter the consequences for offenders.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty severity: Whether enhanced penalties for violations appropriately balance deterrence against defendant rights and incarceration costs
  • Enforcement burden: Changes may increase demands on law enforcement and courts to monitor and prosecute violations
  • Definition clarity: How "violation" is defined and whether the bill adequately distinguishes between minor infractions and serious breaches

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

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