Villa supports SB3044 to define duration of emergency protective orders; bill passes Illinois Senate unanimously

Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast a Yes vote on SB3044 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026. The measure, aimed at clarifying how long emergency protective orders are in effect, was approved by the Illinois Senate with a unanimous 57-0 vote, according to the Illinois Senate.

The official bill text states: "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER-EFFECT."

The following summary, based on the bill text, is provided to help clarify the legislation's intent and provisions.

Primarily, the measure amends the Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to better specify how long emergency protective orders remain active. When a plenary stalking no contact order, civil no contact order, or order of protection is issued by a court, the emergency order will remain in force until the respondent is served with the plenary order or a permissible short form notification. The goal of the bill is to close gaps in protection due to delays in serving longer-term orders.

The legislative record for SB3044 reflects 'House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs'.

Villa, a Democrat, began serving in the Illinois State Senate in 2021 for the 25th Senate District, succeeding Jim Oberweis.

Illinois legislation follows a multi-step process that starts with introduction, moves through committees, continues to full House and Senate votes, and ends with the governor's consideration. The General Assembly meets on a biennial basis; thousands of bills are introduced per session, with only a few making it into law.