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IL HB1315
Bill
Status
2/13/2009
Primary Sponsor
Robert Biggins
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AI Summary
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Eliminates the rebuttable presumption that possession of multiple copies of the same child pornography material indicates intent to disseminate.
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Makes possession of more than one copy of the same child pornography film, videotape, or computer depiction a Class X felony with mandatory imprisonment of 9 to 40 years.
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Maintains existing Class 1 and Class 3 felony penalties for other child pornography offenses involving production, distribution, and simple possession.
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Requires presentence psychiatric examination for defendants convicted of second or subsequent child pornography violations within 10 years of a prior conviction.
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Mandates sealing of all sexually explicit evidence depicting victims or witnesses upon case conclusion, with unsealing only permitted for good cause shown and court approval.
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/13/2009