IL SB2880

Expands closed-circuit television testimony provisions to include victims in aggravated battery and aggravated domestic battery cases, in addition to existing sexual assault crimes.

Allows courts to order child victims (under 18) or persons with moderate, severe, or profound intellectual disabilities to testify outside the courtroom via closed-circuit television if the judge determines courtroom testimony would cause serious emotional distress that prevents communication or causes severe adverse effects.

Restricts who may be present during closed-circuit testimony to the prosecuting attorney, defense attorney, judge, television operators, and persons whose presence contributes to the victim's well-being (including parents, guardians, and therapeutic counselors).

Requires the defendant to remain in the courtroom during closed-circuit testimony and prohibits communication with the jury, but allows the defendant to communicate electronically with persons in the testimony room.

Does not apply when a defendant represents himself pro se or when victim identification requires the defendant and victim to be in the courtroom simultaneously.