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IllinoisHB3671104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

CRIM CD-VENUE-SEXUAL IMAGES

Sponsored By: Martha Deuter (Democratic)

Became Law

judiciary - criminalassignmentscriminal law

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10 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 10 mixed.

Kidnapping and child abduction venue

Kidnapping can be tried in any county the victim traveled or was kept. Child abduction can be tried where the child traveled, was held, hidden, or taken. The preferred county is where the lawful custodian lives, unless good cause is shown. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Theft and online fencing venue rules

Theft can be tried in any county where the defendant controlled the stolen property. Online sale of stolen goods, online theft by deception, and electronic fencing can be tried where any element happened. The defendant does not have to be physically present in that county. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Treason can be tried anywhere

Treason can be tried in any county in Illinois. This gives prosecutors wide choice on location. This rule applies starting January 1, 2020.

Trials for crimes across counties or travel

When an assailant and victim are in different counties, trial can be in either. If a death started in one county and ended in another, trial can be in either. If neither place is known, trial can be where the body was found. Crimes that finish in Illinois are tried where they finished. For crimes on bordering waters or moving vehicles, trial can be in any adjacent or passing county. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Venue for attempts and accomplices

Attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy can be tried where any element happened. In a conspiracy, that includes where the agreement was made. If you help plan a crime in another county, trial can be in either county. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Venue for bigamy and pandering

Bigamy can be tried in any county where the bigamous marriage or living together happened. Pandering can be tried where prostitution was practiced or where acts helped the crime. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Venue for drug and money crimes

Narcotics racketeering can be tried in any county tied to drug use or movement. It also covers counties where enterprise money or acts were handled. Money laundering can be tried where any part of the transaction happened or funds moved. Drug trafficking can be tried in any county in Illinois. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Victim-based venue for fraud and images

Identity theft can be tried where it happened, where the data was used, or where the victim lives. Related identity theft charges can be combined and tried in any one of those counties. Financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person can be tried where it happened or where the victim lives. Sharing private sexual images without consent can be tried where it happened or where the victim lives. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Where criminal defamation is tried

Criminal defamation is tried where the words were spoken, printed, or written. If the material was made outside Illinois or you live outside Illinois, trial can be in any county where it circulated or was received. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Where trials happen and venue objections

Criminal cases are tried in the county where the offense happened. The State does not have to prove the county at trial. You must object to the trial location before trial, under Section 114-1, or you lose that objection. These rules apply starting January 1, 2020.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Martha Deuter

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Anne Stava

    Democratic • House

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Dan Ugaste

    Republican • House

  • Diane Blair-Sherlock

    Democratic • House

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Hoan Huynh

    Democratic • House

  • Janet Yang Rohr

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

    Democratic • House

  • Jennifer Sanalitro

    Republican • House

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Margaret Croke

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Michael E. Hastings

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Rick Ryan

    Democratic • House

  • Sharon Chung

    Democratic • House

  • Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    Democratic • Senate

  • Terra Costa Howard

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 188 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 58 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass Criminal Law;

Yes: 9 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 106 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0323

    8/15/2025House

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/15/2025House

  3. Governor Approved

    8/15/2025House

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025House

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    5/29/2025Senate

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

    5/27/2025Senate

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/26/2025Senate

  8. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000

    5/22/2025Senate

  10. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/22/2025Senate

  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings

    5/22/2025Senate

  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

    5/22/2025Senate

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    5/20/2025Senate

  14. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025

    5/8/2025Senate

  15. Second Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025

    5/7/2025Senate

  17. Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000

    5/7/2025Senate

  18. Assigned to Criminal Law

    4/23/2025Senate

  19. Referred to Assignments

    4/8/2025Senate

  20. First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  21. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

    4/8/2025Senate

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/8/2025Senate

  23. Arrive in Senate

    4/8/2025Senate

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

    4/7/2025House

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh

    4/7/2025House

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