HB5843 Summary

• Increases mandatory minimum sentence for second or subsequent criminal sexual assault conviction (using force or threat of force) from 30 years to a minimum of 25 years and maximum of natural life imprisonment.

• Establishes mandatory natural life imprisonment for defendants convicted of criminal sexual assault after prior conviction of aggravated criminal sexual assault or predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

• Requires minimum 25-year sentence for second or subsequent offense of criminal sexual assault involving family members or persons in positions of trust over victims aged 13-17.

• Mandates natural life supervised release term for defendants committing second or subsequent criminal sexual assault offense on or after the bill's effective date (previously ranged from 3 years to natural life).