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IL HB2493

IL HB2493
CRIM ID-AUTO EXPUNGE-CANNABIS


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Introduced
02/13/2019
In Committee
03/29/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
101st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person who was convicted of or pled guilty to a possession of not more than 30 grams of any substance containing cannabis or possession of drug paraphernalia seized in relation to possession of not more than 10 grams of any substance containing cannabis is subject to automatic expungement. The person may petition the court of his or her right to have eligible records immediately expunged. Provides that the clerk shall deliver a certified copy of the expungement order to the Department of State Police and the arresting agency. Provides that upon request, the State's Attorney shall furnish the name of the arresting agency. Provides that the expungement shall be completed within 14 business days after the receipt of the expungement order.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Criminal Identification Act to provide for automatic expungement of records for individuals convicted of or who pled guilty to possession of 30 grams or less of any substance containing cannabis or possession of drug paraphernalia for 10 grams or less of any substance containing cannabis. The person may petition the court to have their eligible records immediately expunged, and the expungement must be completed within 14 business days after receipt of the expungement order. The bill also waives any fees associated with the expungement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/29/2019)

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