Bill > HB3469

This bill amends three Illinois registration acts (the Arsonist Registry Act, the Sex Offender Registration Act, and the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act) to eliminate registration fees for individuals required to register under these laws. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Illinois State Police and other law enforcement or registering agencies from charging fees to individuals who must register as arsonists, sex offenders, or violent offenders against youth. Previously, these acts had required registration fees ranging from $20 to $100, with provisions for fee waivers for indigent individuals. By removing these fees, the bill aims to reduce financial barriers for individuals completing mandatory registration requirements. The bill takes effect immediately, meaning law enforcement agencies can no longer charge registration fees under these acts as soon as the bill is signed into law. This change could potentially make the registration process more accessible and less burdensome for individuals subject to these registration requirements.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3469&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104