Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Matt Hanson (D)
Latest Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0802
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
The bill lets law‑enforcement officers use a specific assessment tool to decide whether a juvenile accused of domestic violence should be arrested or placed in a diversion program or alternative living arrangement. It applies when the victim is a family or household member and the alleged offender is under 18, giving officers discretion based on the totality of circumstances.
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