Illinois HB 5176: FAMILY LAW-USE OF DEFINTIONS
Status: Referred to Rules Committee (as of 2026-02-10)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 5176
Sponsors: Anne Stava
Bill Text
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