Bill Status of HB 384   102nd General Assembly

Short Description:  ST POLICE-SCENE INVESTIGATORS

House Sponsors
Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. and Thomas M. Bennett

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Don Harmon-Patricia Van Pelt)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2605/2605-203 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Illinois State Police may appoint investigators to collect and preserve physical evidence, forensic art, forensic mapping, photography, sketches of crime scenes, diagrams and animations of crash and crime scenes, and any other related duties imposed under law administered by the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police may authorize each investigator employed and any other employee of the Illinois State Police exercising the powers of a peace officer a distinct badge that, on its face that: (1) clearly states that the badge is authorized by the Illinois State Police; (2) indicates his or her position of crime scene investigator; and (3) contains a unique identifying number. Makes other changes.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
20 ILCS 2605/2605-203 new
Adds reference to:
20 ILCS 2605/2605-615 new
725 ILCS 5/111-9 new

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Provides that this Act may be cited as the Illinois Forensic Science Commission Act. Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Illinois Forensic Science Commission. Provides that the Commission shall provide guidance to ensure the efficient delivery of forensic services and the sound practice of forensic science. Provides for the membership, meetings, duties, and reporting of the Commission. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that upon disposition, withdrawal, or dismissal of any charge, the State's Attorney shall promptly notify the forensic laboratory or laboratories in possession of evidence, reports, or other materials or information related to that charge. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/29/2021HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  2/8/2021HouseFirst Reading
  2/8/2021HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/2/2021HouseAssigned to Police & Fire Committee
  3/18/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  3/18/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/23/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Police & Fire Committee
  3/25/2021HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Police & Fire Committee; by Voice Vote
  3/25/2021HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 015-000-000
  4/5/2021HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett
  4/8/2021HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2021HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2021HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2021HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
  4/23/2021SenateArrive in Senate
  4/23/2021SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  4/23/2021SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas
  4/23/2021SenateFirst Reading
  4/23/2021SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/27/2021SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. John Connor
  5/14/2021SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  4/30/2022SenateAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
  1/10/2023HouseSession Sine Die

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