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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission, an investigatory and advisory body tasked with examining matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network that have a connection to Illinois, to help enforce Illinois laws, and to promote transparency. The Commission will have the power to issue subpoenas, which can be enforced by a circuit court, and must report its findings periodically to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. The bill also includes protections for victims and whistleblowers, and grants the Attorney General specific authority, including the ability to share information with the Commission. Additionally, the bill amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand its jurisdiction to include a broader range of offenses, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, bribery, official misconduct, money laundering, and racketeering, provided that these offenses occurred in more than one county, have a statewide connection, or are certified as necessary by the Attorney General. The Commission will cease operations after five years and the Act will be repealed after six years.
Sponsors (23)
Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Edgar González (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Nicole La Ha (R),
Natalie Manley (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Aarón Ortíz (D),
Jennifer Sanalitro (R),
Kevin Schmidt (R),
Patrick Sheehan (R),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Nabeela Syed (D),
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 03/12/2026)
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