Senator Darby Hills is focused on one clear goal: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. Below is a list of legislation she is sponsoring and co-sponsoring to advance these priorities and deliver real results for the families she serves.
Legislation Sen. Hills is working on to improve public safety and crime prevention:
SB3141 – Domestic Violence Penalty Enhancements (Sponsor)
Strengthens penalties for domestic violence offenses.
SB3142 – Violations of Orders of Protection Enforcement (Sponsor)
Improves enforcement for violations of protective orders.
SB2738 – Nitrous Oxide Misuse Enforcement (Sponsor)
Clarifies penalties to prevent dangerous misuse of nitrous oxide.
SB2682 – Therapist Abuse (Sponsor)
Addresses abuse/exploitation by therapist towards patients.
SB0267 – Sex Offender Registry Human Trafficking (Co-Sponsor)
Expands registry and sex offense definitions related to human trafficking.
SB0284 – Criminal Code Grooming / Trafficking (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens criminal penalties related to grooming and trafficking.
SB0290 – Violations of Orders of Protection (Co-Sponsor)
Enhances enforcement for violations of protective orders.
SB0068 – Courts Domestic Violence Education (Co-Sponsor)
Requires additional domestic violence education within the court system.
SB0280 – Controlled Substances Fentanyl (Co-Sponsor)
Addresses penalties and enforcement related to fentanyl offenses.
SB0098 – School Code Expulsion for Sexual Violence (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school authority regarding students involved in sexual violence.
SB1773 – Controlled Substances Fentanyl (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens penalties and enforcement related to fentanyl distribution and trafficking.
SB2991 – School Suspend/Expel – Sexual Assault (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens school policies regarding student safety and accountability in cases of sexual assault.
SB3139 – Pretrial Detention Reform (Co-Sponsor)
Modifies criminal procedure provisions related to pretrial detention and public safety.
SB3140 – Violations of Orders of Protection (Co-Sponsor)
Enhances enforcement mechanisms for violations of court-issued protective orders.
SB1572 – Human Trafficking Penalty Enhancements (Co-Sponsor)
Increases criminal penalties for trafficking in persons, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of minors.
SB3020 – Digital Harassment & Protective Order Enforcement (Co-Sponsor)
Expands protections against harassment, including doxing, altered sexual images, and electronic tracking, while strengthening court enforcement powers.
SB3048 – Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Toolkit (Co-Sponsor)
Requires development of model lethality assessment tools and training protocols for law enforcement responding to domestic violence incidents.
SB4195 – Pretrial Release Revocation for New Felonies (Co-Sponsor)
Requires revocation of pretrial release in certain cases when a defendant commits a new felony while on electronic monitoring.
HB1316 – School Threat & Firearm Notification Requirements (Co-Sponsor)
Requires school officials to immediately report firearm threats and directs schools to contact parents regarding access to firearms.
HB2435 – Telephone Solicitation Consumer Protections (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens restrictions on robocalls and automatic dialing systems to protect consumers from unwanted solicitations.
HB2690 – Child Sexual Abuse Material & Grooming Reforms (Co-Sponsor)
Updates criminal statutes involving child exploitation, grooming, trafficking, and protections for victims in court proceedings.
HB3281 – Juvenile Domestic Violence Diversion Options (Co-Sponsor)
Allows law enforcement to use diversion and intervention tools instead of arrest in certain juvenile domestic violence situations.
HB4382 – Graduated Driver License Passenger Violation Penalties (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens penalties for young drivers whose passenger-limit violations result in bodily harm or permanent disability.
HB4654 – Human Trafficking Hotline Notices at Rest Areas (Co-Sponsor)
Requires human trafficking resource notices to be posted in public restrooms at roadside rest areas.
HB1353 – Volunteer Emergency Worker Protections (Co-Sponsor)
Strengthens employment protections for volunteer emergency workers responding to emergencies or participating in required training and prohibits employers from forcing use of vacation time for emergency response duties.