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IL SB3840
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Chesney
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AI Summary
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Creates the Illinois Public Corruption Registry, a free, publicly searchable online database maintained by the Illinois State Police to track final dispositions of public corruption offenses.
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Requires circuit court clerks, the Executive Ethics Commission, Inspectors General, local ethics boards, the Attorney General, and State's Attorneys to report convictions, liability findings, and corruption-related settlements within 45 days of final disposition.
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Registry entries remain publicly accessible for 10 years for misdemeanor offenses and 20 years for felony offenses, or longer if court-ordered disqualifications from public office or contracting apply.
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Protects personal information including Social Security numbers, home addresses, and minor victim identities from publication, and excludes unsubstantiated allegations or ongoing investigations.
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Knowingly submitting false information to the Registry constitutes a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for subsequent offenses; effective date is January 1, 2027.
Legislative Description
PUBLIC CORRUPTION REGISTRY
Last Action
Referred to Assignments
2/6/2026