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IL HB3100
Bill
Status
12/3/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ann Williams
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AI Summary
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Removes reference to Article XIII of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and establishes a comprehensive statutory definition of "infamous crime" applicable across multiple state codes.
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Defines "infamous crime" to include specific offenses: arson (various types), bigamy, bribery, burglary (various types), criminal sexual assault (various types), forgery, kidnapping, first degree murder, perjury, robbery (various types), sale of controlled substances, terrorism, trafficking in persons, theft resulting in felony conviction, and similar offenses.
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Applies the definition of infamous crime to the Officials Convicted of Infamous Crimes Act, Election Code, Township Code, Illinois Municipal Code, Park District Code, and School Code to ensure consistent treatment of convicted officials across all jurisdictions.
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Persons convicted of infamous crimes become ineligible to hold state or local office, with eligibility restored only if conviction is reversed; officers receive no compensation after conviction until reversal, and successors may be appointed for the remainder of the term.
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Takes effect upon becoming law.
Legislative Description
STATUTES-INFAMOUS CRIME
Last Action
Session Sine Die
12/3/2014