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IL HB3121

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/15/2019

Primary Sponsor

Justin Slaughter

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 110-19 to the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 allowing civil actions for damages against counties that deny bail-related rights.

  • Permits individuals denied the right to counsel at bail determination hearings to sue for actual and punitive damages.

  • Allows civil actions when individuals are denied a rehearing on bail amount or conditions or are denied eligible bail credits.

  • Exempts these civil actions from immunity protections under the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act.

Legislative Description

CRIM PRO-BAIL RHTS-CIV DAMAGES

Last Action

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

3/29/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/29/2019
Constitutional Law3/6/2019
Judiciary - Civil3/5/2019
Rules2/15/2019

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