Bill > HB3665

This bill amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to enhance the information provided to crime victims by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the bill requires that when law enforcement initially contacts a crime victim, they must provide a written statement explaining the victim's rights within 48 hours. The new provision adds that this written statement must now also include information about the victim's ability to file a complaint against any individual who is licensed by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). This means that if a victim believes a licensed professional (such as a doctor, lawyer, real estate agent, etc.) has committed a crime or somehow wronged them, they will now be informed about their right to file a formal complaint with the licensing department. The bill maintains the existing requirements that the statement include information about crime victim compensation, contact information for the Illinois Attorney General's Office, and referrals to victim services programs. Law enforcement will continue to provide a sign-off sheet for victims to acknowledge receipt of this information, which now includes the new complaint filing option.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3665&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104