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SB 2379

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-PENALTIES

104th Regular Session Introduced by John Curran

Illinois bill modifying domestic violence penalties; specific provisions pending committee review and further legislative action.

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Bill Summary · SB 2379

Legislative bill overview

SB 2379 is an Illinois bill focused on domestic violence penalties, introduced by Senator John Curran. The bill has recently been filed and referred to committee assignments. Specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed in available legislative summaries.

Why is this important

Domestic violence legislation directly affects public safety, victim protection, and criminal justice outcomes. Such bills can establish or modify penalties, enforcement mechanisms, or victim support provisions that impact thousands of Illinoisans annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Severity of penalties: Debate over whether proposed penalties are proportionate, whether they increase incarceration rates, and how they compare to national standards
  • Victim protection measures: Questions about adequacy of restraining orders, victim notification systems, or support services alongside criminal penalties
  • Due process concerns: Potential conflicts between swift victim protection and defendants' rights to legal due process and fair adjudication

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

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