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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill. Further amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Deletes a provision concerning motions to vacate convictions for offenses committed as a result of the defendants having been human trafficking victims. Defines the term "court proceeding" for purposes of a provision that sets forth retail loss prevention report and notice requirements. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. In the definition of "court proceeding", changes reference to "bond" to "pretrial release". Provides that timely notification shall include 7 days' notice of all court proceedings. Provides that for preliminary hearings and hearings regarding pretrial release or that alter the conditions of pretrial release only, if giving the victim 7 days' notice is impossible, fewer days may be timely, so long as the notice is provided as soon as practicable and in advance of the proceeding.
AI Summary
This bill amends several laws to enhance victim rights and reporting procedures across different types of criminal cases. Specifically, it modifies the Criminal Code, the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. The bill clarifies and expands victim notification requirements, ensuring victims receive at least 7 days' notice of court proceedings whenever possible, with some flexibility for preliminary hearings and pretrial release hearings where advance notice might be challenging. It defines "court proceedings" more comprehensively to include a wide range of legal events such as hearings, sentencing, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. The bill also explicitly prohibits law enforcement officers from discouraging victims from filing police reports in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crimes. Additionally, the legislation reinforces victims' rights to be informed about case developments, to be present at court proceedings, and to have an advocate or support person present during legal processes. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive support and information to crime victims throughout the criminal justice system.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Robert Peters (D)*,
Ann Williams (D)*,
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Maura Hirschauer (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Lindsey LaPointe (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0173 (on 08/15/2025)
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