Illinois 97th Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 3510 — CRIM PRO-DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.

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Summary

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a criminal prosecution in which the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves domestic violence, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense or offenses of domestic violence is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 3510 adds provisions that allow evidence of past domestic violence offenses to be used in trials for first or second degree murder, specifically when the murder involves domestic violence. This change is significant because it aims to give juries more context about the defendant’s history, potentially leading to better-informed decisions about the case. By acknowledging a pattern of behavior, the amendment seeks to enhance the legal framework surrounding domestic violence cases and ensure that past offenses are considered in the context of serious charges like murder.

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*LRB09719084RLC64323b* SB3510 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2012 SB3510 Introduced 2/8/2012, by Sen.
SB3510 Engrossed LRB097 19084 RLC 64323 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Pamela J.
Althoff SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/115-7.4 Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.
Provides that in a criminal prosecution in which the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves domestic violence, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense or offenses of domestic violence is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant.
Effective immediately.
LRB097 19084 RLC 64323 b A BILL FOR SB3510 LRB097 19084 RLC 64323 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
SB3510 - 2 - LRB097 19084 RLC 64323 b (c) In a criminal case in which the prosecution intends to offer evidence under this Section, it must disclose the evidence, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony, at a reasonable time in advance of trial, or during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown.
SB3510 Engrossed - 2 - LRB097 19084 RLC 64323 b (c) In a criminal case in which the prosecution intends to offer evidence under this Section, it must disclose the evidence, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony, at a reasonable time in advance of trial, or during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  7. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

  8. Arrived in House

  9. Third Reading - Passed; 053-000-001

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Edward D. Maloney

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2012

  12. Second Reading

  13. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kirk W. Dillard

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 1, 2012

  16. Do Pass Criminal Law; 008-000-001

  17. Assigned to Criminal Law

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

Sponsors

  • Pamela J. Althoff · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Pamela J. Althoff

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 53 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 41005
Democrat 9001
Republican 3000
Total 53006
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Garrett — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Kotowski — Yea
LaHood — Yea
Lauzen — Yea
Luechtefeld — Yea
McCann — Yea
McCarter — Yea
Brady — Yea
Meeks — Not Voting
Jacobs — Yea
Johnson, C. — Yea
McGuire — Yea
Johnson, T. — Yea
Millner — Not Voting
Jones, J. — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mulroe — Yea
Noland — Yea
Cullerton — Yea
Radogno — Yea
Schoenberg — Yea
Silverstein — Yea
Steans — Yea
Trotter — Yea
Clayborne — Not Voting
Crotty — Yea
Cultra — Yea
Dillard — Yea
Duffy — Yea
Forby — Yea
Frerichs — Yea
Haine — Yea
Hutchinson — Yea
Pankau — Yea
Raoul — Not Voting
Righter — Yea
Sandack — Yea
Sandoval — Yea
Landek — Not Voting
Link — Yea
Maloney — Yea
Althoff — Yea
Martinez — Yea
Bivins — Yea
Bomke — Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Not Voting
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 3510 do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a criminal prosecution in which the defendant is accused of first degree murder or second degree murder when the commission of the offense involves domestic violence, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense or offenses of domestic violence is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 3510?
SB 3510 is sponsored by Pamela J. Althoff.
What is the current status of SB 3510?
This bill died with 97th Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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.
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