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IL HB2548
Bill
Status
Passed
8/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Amy Briel
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, marketing, promotion, advertising, or distribution of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits to consumers in Illinois
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Defines self-administered kits as materials marketed for non-medical professionals to collect physical evidence of sexual assault
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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
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Authorizes the Attorney General or State's Attorney to seek injunctive relief and civil penalties up to $1,500 per violation
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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
Full Bill Text
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