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IL HB2273

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

Julie Hamos

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits evidence of an alleged victim's prior sexual activity or sexual predisposition in civil proceedings, with limited exceptions.

  • Allows evidence of specific instances of sexual behavior by the victim to prove that someone other than the accused was the source of semen, injury, or physical evidence.

  • Allows evidence of specific instances of sexual behavior between the victim and accused to prove the victim's consent.

  • Requires parties seeking to introduce such evidence to file a written motion at least 14 days before trial describing the evidence and its purpose.

  • Mandates in-camera hearings where the court must allow the victim and parties to be heard before admitting the evidence, with all motion records and hearing transcripts sealed unless the court orders otherwise.

Legislative Description

CIV PRO-PRIOR SEX ACTIV REPUT

Last Action

Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Julie Hamos

3/3/2009

Committee Referrals

Judiciary I - Civil Law2/23/2009
Rules2/18/2009

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