HB5074 Summary

• Adds Article 33G to the Criminal Code of 1961, establishing the Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law (RICO)

• Makes it unlawful for any person employed by or associated with an enterprise to knowingly conduct or participate in the enterprise's affairs through a pattern of predicate activity (at least 2 specified criminal offenses within 10 years) or collection of unlawful debt

• Establishes Class X felony penalties with 10-30 years imprisonment for RICO violations, plus fines up to $250,000 or twice the proceeds, whichever is higher; reduces to 7-30 years for attempt or conspiracy; adds 25 years to life for unlawful deaths resulting from violations

• Authorizes circuit courts to issue orders requiring disgorgement of illicit proceeds, restrict future activities, dissolve or reorganize criminal enterprises, and apply forfeiture procedures under money laundering statutes

• Imposes 5-year statute of limitations for prosecution, except unlimited prosecution applies when violations result in unlawful death; effective immediately upon enactment