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IL HB2135
Bill
Status
7/26/2019
Primary Sponsor
Keith Wheeler
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AI Summary
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Removes the DNA database requirement and reporting deadline for sexual offense prosecutions, making such offenses prosecutable at any time regardless of when DNA evidence is collected or reported to law enforcement.
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Extends statute of limitations for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse to any time (previously 10 years if victim reported within 3 years).
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Allows prosecution of armed robbery, home invasion, kidnapping, and aggravated kidnapping at any time when arising from the same conduct as sexual offenses against minors.
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Permits prosecution of adult sexual offense victims within one year of discovery when corroborating physical evidence is available, with the charging document required to state this extension applies.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing prosecution of sexual offenses against minors at any time and expands limitations for certain child exploitation offenses to 25 years after victim reaches age 18.
Legislative Description
CRIM PROSECUTIONS-SEX OFFENSES
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 101-0130
7/26/2019