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IL HB3100

Bill

Status

Failed

12/3/2014

Primary Sponsor

Ann Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes reference to Article XIII of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and establishes a comprehensive statutory definition of "infamous crime" applicable across multiple state codes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

STATUTES-INFAMOUS CRIME

Last Action

Session Sine Die

12/3/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/19/2013
Judiciary3/11/2013
Rules2/26/2013

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