Forfeiture right to counsel bill dies in Committee

01/28/2025, Illinois, Legislation, Forfeiture (incomplete)

In 2026, the Illinois House introduced a HB 1717, a bill that would have provided a right to counsel for forfeiture defendants represented by appointed counsel in the related criminal matter. Unfortunately, the bill died in committee.

Bill Status: Dead

Last action (on 01/28/2025): Referred to Rules Committee