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IL HB3732

Bill

Status

Failed

1/8/2019

Primary Sponsor

Martin Moylan

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Origin

House of Representatives

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires candidate political committee treasurers to freeze all funds, contributions, and receipts upon filing of an indictment or information against a candidate for specified state and federal criminal offenses.

  • Applies to violations of Election Code Article 29 and various Criminal Code sections covering bribery, misconduct, extortion, and kickbacks, as well as corresponding federal statutes.

  • Maintains frozen status until the pending criminal case is resolved or a court with jurisdiction orders otherwise.

  • Classifies transfers, expenditures, or use of frozen funds as a class 4 felony.

  • Defers to the Public Corrupt Profit Forfeiture Act if the Attorney General or State's Attorney files a petition for a hearing under that Act.

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-CAMPAIGN ACCT FREEZE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/8/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/31/2017
Elections & Campaign Finance3/1/2017
Rules2/10/2017

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