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IL SB2340
Bill
Status
8/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly Lightford
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AI Summary
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Restricts public access to law enforcement and circuit court records in criminal sexual offense cases to protect the identity of adult victims (age 18+), with exceptions only for judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, mental health professionals, and victim advocates.
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Allows courts to prohibit disclosure of adult victim identity after notice and hearing, considering the victim's best interests and whether nondisclosure serves a compelling state interest.
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Requires law enforcement to transmit criminal history record information about alleged sexual offenses by school employees or contractors to the school district superintendent immediately, with victim identity excluded.
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Defines "criminal history record information" to include arrest logs, custody information, and public court records related to investigations or proceedings.
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Prohibits school district superintendents from revealing the identity of adult victims in records received under this Act.
Legislative Description
ADULT VICTIM PRIVACY
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0652
8/27/2021