Illinois HB 4217: COUNTIES CD-DEFENDER POWERS
Status: Passed Both Houses (as of 2026-05-20)
State: Illinois · Session: 104th · Bill: HB 4217
Sponsors: Rick Ryan, Robert F. Martwick, Javier L. Cervantes, Kelly M. Cassidy, Will Guzzardi
Bill Text
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