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This bill, known as the Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Ban Act, prohibits the sale, marketing, promotion, advertising, or distribution of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits to consumers in the state. A self-administered kit is defined as materials marketed for collecting physical evidence of sexual assault by a non-medical professional. The bill provides two enforcement mechanisms: first, individuals who have been aggrieved by a violation can file a private lawsuit in circuit court, seeking compensatory damages (reimbursement for kit purchase), punitive damages up to $1,000 per violation, and attorney's fees; second, the Attorney General or local State's Attorney can file a complaint seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties up to $1,500 per violation, and other appropriate remedies. The law is designed to prevent potentially unreliable or inappropriate methods of evidence collection in sexual assault cases, ensuring that evidence is collected by trained medical professionals who can maintain proper chain of custody and preserve crucial forensic information. The bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, giving businesses and consumers time to adjust to the new regulations.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2548&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104