Legislation · Illinois · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HB 4659: DOMESTIC VIOL-COERCIVE CONTROL
Summary
Amends the Consumer Installment Loan Act. Provides that in any lawsuit or arbitration to collect a debt, subject to the Act, it is an affirmative defense that the debt is or is partially coerced debt to the plaintiff and the court or arbitrator. Provides that a plaintiff has the burden to disprove the debtor's defense by a preponderance of the evidence. Defines "coerced debt".
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Jul 10, 2026
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