Governor Quinn Signs Law to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence
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"We need to help protect victims and prevent future tragedies from occurring,"
Diane's Law was written following the murder of
"I think of mom every day and wonder how much different life could have been if this bill was around a year and a half ago,"
House Bill 3744, sponsored by State Representative
"In the case of
The Governor also signed legislation in 2012 to allow prosecutors to use prior domestic violence offenses as evidence in first- and second-degree murder cases involving domestic violence. He has supported initiatives and laws that prevent discrimination against individuals taking out orders of protection and providing time off from work for victims to help them address issues relating to domestic violence.
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