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IL SB2340

Bill

Status

Passed

8/27/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Lightford

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Origin

Senate

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Defines "criminal history record information" to include arrest logs, custody information, and public court records related to investigations or proceedings.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Criminal5/4/2021
Rules4/27/2021
Criminal Law3/23/2021
Assignments2/26/2021

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