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SB3500 - 104th General Assembly
AOIC GRANTS-LEGAL DESERTS
Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Legal Deserts Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts may establish a program to provide grants or reimbursements to compensate an individual lawyer or law firms that relocate or open an office within a geographic area for the purpose of providing legal services to individuals residing within a legal desert. Provides that the grants or reimbursements may cover marketing expenses, compensation for an attorney or up to 2 attorneys per firm, or other eligible expenses identified by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/05/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 2/17/2026 | Senate | Assigned to Appropriations |
| 3/13/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 |
| 4/24/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026 |
| 5/15/2026 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026 |
| 5/22/2026 | Senate | Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments |