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IL HB1063

Bill

Status

Passed

8/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Charles Jefferson

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends statute of limitations to 20 years after a child victim attains age 18 for prosecution of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, or felony criminal sexual abuse when the victim was under 18 at the time of the offense.

  • Allows prosecution at any time when corroborating physical evidence is available or when a mandatory reporter fails to report the offense under the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act.

  • Sets 10-year statute of limitations after a child victim attains age 18 for misdemeanor criminal sexual abuse when the victim was under 18 at the time of offense.

  • Extends statute of limitations to one year after victim attains age 18 for prosecution of involuntary servitude, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor, and human trafficking offenses involving victims under 18, with a minimum 3-year window from commission of offense.

  • Clarifies that extended time periods do not shorten prosecution deadlines under other existing provisions of Illinois law.

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-LIMITATIONS-VICTIM AGE

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0379

8/16/2013

Committee Referrals

Criminal Law Special Issues5/1/2013
Criminal Law4/30/2013
Assignments3/22/2013
Judiciary2/13/2013
Rules1/30/2013

Full Bill Text

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