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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law, expands the definition of "predicate activity" to include bribery, official misconduct, solicitation misconduct (State government), solicitation misconduct (local government), and legislative misconduct. Extends the repeal of the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law to January 1, 2035 (rather than June 1, 2025). Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Expands the authority of the State's Attorney to seek a court order authorizing the interception of a private communication when no party has consented to the interception and the interception may provide evidence of, or may assist in the apprehension of a person who has committed, is committing, or is about to commit an offense to include predicate activity under the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends two existing laws to expand the scope of public corruption investigations in Illinois. Specifically, it modifies the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Law by adding several new offenses to the definition of "predicate activity," including bribery, official misconduct, solicitation misconduct (for both state and local government), and legislative misconduct. These additions will allow prosecutors to use these specific corruption-related offenses as part of broader investigations into organized criminal enterprises. The bill also extends the scheduled repeal of the RICO law from June 1, 2025, to January 1, 2035, giving law enforcement a longer window to use these investigative tools. Additionally, the bill expands the authority of State's Attorneys to seek court orders for intercepting private communications when investigating offenses listed as predicate activities under the RICO law, which could help gather evidence of public corruption. By broadening the legal definitions and investigative powers, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive tools for prosecuting organized criminal and corrupt activities across different levels of government.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 02/07/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2378&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB2378.htm |
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