Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a measure that sets up protections for children in a court of law by providing that in abuse cases, children will not have to confront their alleged abusers in court. On Thursday, Pritzker signed House Bill 2607. The measure was introduced by state Rep. Adam Niemerg and states that a child under 13 years of age shall testify outside the courtroom when warranted. State Rep. Brad Halbrook says the law will help children get through a traumatic experience.
The measure received support from both sides of the aisle during the legislative session, which Halbrook says was a no-brainer decision.
House Bill 2607 takes effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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