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IL SB2082

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Heather Steans

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Origin

Senate

101st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "claim of torture" to include allegations occurring throughout Illinois, removing the previous limitation to counties with populations exceeding 3,000,000 inhabitants.

  • Requires the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission to employ a legal staff, subject to appropriation.

  • Removes the 10-year filing deadline for torture claims, making the Act apply to any claims filed after the effective date of the legislation.

Legislative Description

TORTURE INQUIRY-VARIOUS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2021

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/22/2019
Criminal Law3/5/2019
Assignments2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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