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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Modifies the definition of "criminal offense" for the purposes of the Act to include, among other things, an arrest under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. Provides that a petitioner may petition the circuit court to expunge the records of the petitioner's arrests and charges not initiated by arrest when each arrest or charge not initiated by arrest sought to be expunged resulted in, among other things, extradition to another state under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. Provides that a court may not consider an outstanding legal financial obligation established, imposed, or originated by a court, law enforcement agency, or a municipal, State, county, or other unit of local government when ruling upon a petition to seal criminal records of adults and minors prosecuted as adults.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Identification Act to modify criminal record expungement and sealing procedures. Specifically, the bill expands the definition of "criminal offense" to include arrests under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, allowing individuals who have been extradited to another state to potentially petition for record expungement. The bill also provides that courts cannot consider outstanding legal financial obligations when ruling on petitions to seal criminal records for adults and minors prosecuted as adults. This means that unpaid fines, fees, or other financial obligations cannot be used as a reason to deny a petition to seal criminal records. The provision aims to remove financial barriers that might prevent individuals from clearing their criminal records, potentially helping them improve employment and other opportunities. The bill continues Illinois' ongoing efforts to provide more pathways for people to clear their criminal records and reduce the long-term impacts of past arrests or charges.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (on 10/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1638&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1638.htm |
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