Bill Status of SB 3713   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  CRIME VICTIMS COMP ACT

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Robert Peters and Kimberly A. Lightford

House Sponsors
(Rep. Maurice A. West, II-Lindsey LaPointe-Sonya M. Harper-Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Lilian Jiménez, Jawaharial Williams, Cyril Nichols, La Shawn K. Ford, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Kam Buckner, Brandun Schweizer, Mary Beth Canty, Laura Faver Dias, Kevin John Olickal and Rita Mayfield)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/9/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-1037

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/5-905
740 ILCS 45/2
740 ILCS 45/2.5
740 ILCS 45/4.1from Ch. 70, par. 74.1
740 ILCS 45/4.2
740 ILCS 45/5.1from Ch. 70, par. 75.1
740 ILCS 45/6.1from Ch. 70, par. 76.1
740 ILCS 45/7.1from Ch. 70, par. 77.1
740 ILCS 45/8.1from Ch. 70, par. 78.1
740 ILCS 45/10.1from Ch. 70, par. 80.1
740 ILCS 45/18.5

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Expands the definition of "applicant" under the Act. Changes the definition of "victim" to include a grandparent solely for the purpose of compensating for pecuniary loss incurred for psychological treatment of a mental or emotional condition caused or aggravated by the crime. Provides that a victim or applicant who has been convicted of a felony not related to the crime for which the individual is seeking compensation may apply for assistance under this Act at any time but no ward of compensation may be considered or granted while the victim or applicant is held in a correctional institution. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue subpoenas to compel production of law enforcement reports maintained by law enforcement agencies. Prohibits the Attorney General's office from disclosing to the public law enforcement reports obtained from an applicant or victim under this Act. Allows the Attorney General and the Court of Claims to extend the time for reporting to law enforcement (rather than, for most crimes of violence, within 72 hours of the crime) if the Attorney General determines that the extension is justified by extraordinary circumstances. Provides that an application based on an allegation of police misconduct causing the injury or death may not be denied solely because a police report was not made the by victim. Amends the Juvenile Court. Provides that nothing in the Act prohibits law enforcement agencies from disclosing law enforcement reports and records to the Attorney General to comply with the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except that some provisions are effective January 1, 2025.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to provide that law enforcement agencies may disclose law enforcement reports and records to the Attorney General to comply with the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Defines "applicant", "crime of violence", "victim", "pecuniary loss", "dating relationship", and other terms. Provides that no compensation may be granted to an applicant under the Act while the applicant is held in a correctional institution. Provides that an applicant who is held in a correctional institution may apply for assistance under this Act at any time, but no award of compensation may be considered until the applicant is released. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue subpoenas to compel the production of law enforcement reports maintained by the enforcement agencies. Provides that if the victim or applicant has obtained an order of protection, a civil no contact order, or a stalking no contact order or the crime was allegedly committed by law enforcement use of force, it is appropriate notification if the applicant or victim has been treated by the medical provider or mental health provider. Creates criteria to determine whether an applicant has cooperated with law enforcement. Provides that an applicant may provide notification by being treated by a mental health provider for psychological injuries for injuries arising from violations of the Criminal Code of 2012 for trafficking, sex crimes, and bodily harm. Requires the mental health provider to perform an independent medical evaluation and provide an opinion regarding causation of those injuries. Creates criteria for the Attorney General to use in evaluating an applicant's cooperation. Provides that an applicant's failure to respond to the Attorney General or Court of Claims may result in the claim being closed without compensation. Provides that an award shall be reduced or denied to the extent by which the victim's behavior posed an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to a law enforcement office and the victim's behavior was direct and proximate cause of the victim's injury in claims that a law enforcement officer's use of force caused the victim's injury or death. Makes other changes. Effective immediately, except certain provisions take effect January 1, 2025.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  2/9/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2024SenateAssigned to Judiciary
  3/6/2024SenateDo Pass Judiciary; 005-001-000
  3/6/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 7, 2024
  3/18/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  3/18/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  3/20/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary
  3/21/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 007-000-000
  3/21/2024SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  3/21/2024SenateSecond Reading
  3/21/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 22, 2024
  4/10/2024SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  4/10/2024HouseArrived in House
  4/10/2024HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/11/2024HouseFirst Reading
  4/11/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  4/11/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  4/24/2024HouseAssigned to Appropriations-General Services Committee
  5/2/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams
  5/2/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Cyril Nichols
  5/2/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/3/2024HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 24, 2024
  5/6/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/6/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
  5/8/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
  5/8/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  5/15/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Appropriations-General Services Committee; 013-000-000
  5/16/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  5/16/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  5/21/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  5/23/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/23/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
  5/23/2024SenatePassed Both Houses
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/23/2024HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  6/21/2024SenateSent to the Governor
  8/9/2024SenateGovernor Approved
  8/9/2024SenateEffective Date August 9, 2024; Some Provisions;
  8/9/2024SenateEffective Date January 1, 2025; Some Provisions
  8/9/2024SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 103-1037

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