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IL SB2133
Bill
Status
5/18/2015
Primary Sponsor
Michael Noland
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AI Summary
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Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to add Section 4.6 establishing specific rights for sexual assault victims, their guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims.
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Grants victims the right to request disclosure of evidence collected during investigation, with estimated disclosure dates if release would interfere with prosecution.
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Provides victims the right to request information about the status of evidence analysis and notification of DNA database comparison results, with estimated disclosure dates if necessary to protect the investigation.
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Entitles victims to counseling regarding AIDS and HIV infection upon request, and allows victims to undergo testing for AIDS, HIV, and related infections.
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Guarantees victims the right to a forensic medical examination within 96 hours of the offense if reported to law enforcement or conducted at a health care facility, with victims able to designate a representative to receive notices and required to maintain current contact information with prosecutors and law enforcement.
Legislative Description
CRIME VICTIMS-SEXUAL ASSAULT
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
4/8/2016