IL HB3893

Extends the sunset date for subsection (q) of Section 14-3 of the Criminal Code from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2027, allowing law enforcement to record conversations with State's Attorney approval for investigations of qualified offenses including drug felonies, murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, and trafficking.

Permits recording of conversations where a law enforcement officer consents to interception during investigations of specified serious crimes, with prior written or verbal approval from the State's Attorney and filing requirements with the circuit clerk within one business day.

Restricts use of recorded evidence to prosecutions of the qualified offense for which approval was granted, forcible felonies committed during the investigation, or other forcible felonies only if the consenting officer suffers great bodily injury or death.

Requires State's Attorneys to annually report to the General Assembly on the number of requests for and approvals of recording authorization under this exemption.

Extends the repeal date for Article 33G (Cannabis Tracking System) from June 11, 2022 to June 11, 2023.