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IllinoisHB3710104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS

Sponsored By: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic)

Became Law

judiciary - criminalassignmentscriminal law

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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Be notified and heard in court

Beginning January 1, 2025, you receive timely notice of all court dates. You have the right to talk with the prosecutor about the case. You can speak at post‑arraignment hearings on release, pleas, or sentencing, and when your rights are at issue. Officials must tell you the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. You also have a right to timely case resolution after an arrest.

Fair treatment and privacy for victims

Beginning January 1, 2025, you must be treated with fairness and respect, and free from harassment and abuse. Investigators cannot deceive you about evidence when you report a crime. You get notice and a court hearing before a judge decides on access to your private, legally protected records. If your DNA is collected because you are a victim, it cannot be added to DNA databases, except as allowed by specific state laws or FBI rules.

Safety, presence, and support for victims

Beginning January 1, 2025, courts and police must reasonably protect you from the accused. Judges must consider the safety of you and your family when deciding release and conditions after arrest or conviction. You can be present at trials and other court events, unless the court finds your testimony would be affected. You may have an advocate or support person with you in court, subject to evidence rules. You can also hire a victim’s attorney for interviews, investigations, and other interactions, and officials cannot treat you differently for using a lawyer.

Get rights info and free police report

Beginning January 1, 2025, police must give you a written statement of your rights within 48 hours of first contact. The notice includes how to apply for crime victim compensation and local services, and you sign to confirm receipt. If you ask, the agency must give you a free copy of your police report as soon as possible, no later than 5 business days. The clerk must post crime victims’ rights within three feet of every criminal courtroom door.

Right to restitution for victims

Beginning January 1, 2025, you have a legal right to restitution in your criminal case. Courts must use existing procedures to order money owed to you.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    Democratic • House

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Ammons

    Democratic • House

  • Celina Villanueva

    Democratic • Senate

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • Lindsey LaPointe

    Democratic • House

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Norma Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Theresa Mah

    Democratic • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 200 • No: 6

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 • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 110 • No: 1 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2025

House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee;

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 3/20/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0326

    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. Graciela Guzmán

    5/27/2025Senate

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025House

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

    5/22/2025Senate

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

    5/8/2025Senate

  9. Second Reading

    5/8/2025Senate

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

    5/7/2025Senate

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

    5/7/2025Senate

  12. Assigned to Criminal Law

    4/23/2025Senate

  13. Referred to Assignments

    4/10/2025Senate

  14. First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  15. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

    4/10/2025Senate

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/10/2025Senate

  17. Arrive in Senate

    4/10/2025Senate

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

    4/9/2025House

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

    4/9/2025House

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

    4/9/2025House

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar

    4/9/2025House

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

    4/9/2025House

  23. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-001-001

    4/9/2025House

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/9/2025House

  25. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted

    4/9/2025House

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