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HB 5718 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

$FY27 STATE APPELLATE DEFENDER

Summary
Appropriates moneys from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the State Appellate Defender for its ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from General Revenue Fund to Office of State Appellate Defender, directly funding a public defense program within state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds state appellate defender office, ensuring legal representation for indigent defendants in appeals, supporting due process and defendant rights within criminal justice system.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Robyn Gabel
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