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IL HB2548

Bill

Status

Passed

8/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Amy Briel

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, marketing, promotion, advertising, or distribution of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits to consumers in Illinois

  • Defines self-administered kits as materials marketed for non-medical professionals to collect physical evidence of sexual assault

  • Creates a private right of action allowing aggrieved persons to sue for compensatory damages (amount paid for kit), punitive damages up to $1,000 per violation, and attorney's fees

  • Authorizes the Attorney General or State's Attorney to seek injunctive relief and civil penalties up to $1,500 per violation

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

PROHIBIT AT-HOME ASSAULT KITS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0235

8/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/23/2025
Assignments4/23/2025
Judiciary - Criminal4/7/2025
Rules4/7/2025
Judiciary - Criminal3/4/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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