Illinois 96th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 970 — CRIME VICTIMS

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that the victim of the crime for which the prisoner has been sentenced shall receive reasonable written notice not less than 30 (rather than 15) days prior to the parole hearing. Provides that if a victim or concerned citizen has registered an objection to parole of an inmate, the victim or concerned citizen may receive a copy of the most recent written submissions that the inmate filed in requesting parole. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Changes procedures relating to parole hearings. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Ronald A. Wait

Sponsors

  • Ronald A. Wait · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Ronald A. Wait

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 970 do?
Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that the victim of the crime for which the prisoner has been sentenced shall receive reasonable written notice not less than 30 (rather than 15) days prior to the parole hearing. Provides that if a victim or concerned citizen has registered an objection to parole of an inmate, the victim or concerned citizen may receive a copy of the most recent written submissions that the inmate filed in requesting parole. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Changes procedures relating to parole hearings. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 970?
HB 970 is sponsored by Ronald A. Wait.
What is the current status of HB 970?
This bill died with 96th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 970?
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