Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 1561 — CRIM CD-FORGERY-PENALTY

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    Introduced
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    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 98th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that forgery is a Class 2 felony when a document purporting to be an invoice or receipt issued by any unit of government is forged. Defines "unit of government".

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

3 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to HB 1561 included the addition of three new lines and the removal of 19 lines of previous text. Notably, the amendment clarifies that forgery related to government documents is categorized as a Class 2 felony, which enhances the seriousness of the offense. This matters because it establishes clearer legal definitions and consequences for those committing forgery against government entities, potentially leading to stronger deterrence against such crimes.

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*LRB09810397MRW40588b* HB1561 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2014 HB1561 by Rep.
HB1561 Engrossed LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Tom Demmer SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/17-3 from Ch.
38, par.
17-3 Amends the Criminal Code of 2012.
Provides that forgery is a Class 2 unit of government is forged.
Defines "unit of government".pt issued by any LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b CBUDGET ANDL IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB1561 LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
or (5) unlawfully uses the signature device of another to create an electronic signature of that other person, as those terms are defined in the Electronic Commerce Security HB1561 - 2 - LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b Act.
or (5) unlawfully uses the signature device of another to create an electronic signature of that other person, as those terms are defined in the Electronic Commerce Security HB1561 Engrossed - 2 - LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b Act.
For the purposes of this paragraph HB1561 - 3 - LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b (4) only, the term "unit of government" means the federal government, the State, a unit of local government, a school district, or any agency or instrumentality, office, officer, department, division, bureau, commission, college, or university thereof.
For the purposes of this paragraph HB1561 Engrossed - 3 - LRB098 10397 MRW 40588 b (4) only, the term "unit of government" means the federal government, the State, a unit of local government, a school district, or any agency or instrumentality, office, officer, department, division, bureau, commission, college, or university thereof.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Postponed - Criminal Law

  4. Postponed - Criminal Law; Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance

  5. To Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance

  6. Assigned to Criminal Law

  7. Referred to Assignments

  8. First Reading

  9. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 10, 2013

  11. Arrive in Senate

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol A. Sente

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith Farnham

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks

  16. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 109-000-000

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

  18. Second Reading - Short Debate

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

  20. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Donald L. Moffitt

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Sacia

  23. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000

  25. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary; 002-000-000

  26. Assigned to Judiciary

  27. Referred to Rules Committee

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Demmer

Sponsors

  • Tom Demmer · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Tom Demmer

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 109 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 78007
Democrat 23002
Republican 8000
Total 109009
% of votes cast 92%0%0%8%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Lang — Yea
Acevedo — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Yea
Berrios — Yea
Mautino — Yea
Bost — Yea
Brauer — Yea
Brown — Yea
McAsey — Yea
Golar — Yea
Hays — Yea
Jackson — Yea
Jakobsson — Yea
Jefferson — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Leitch — Yea
Durkin — Yea
Farnham — Yea
McAuliffe — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Mell — Yea
Moffitt — Yea
Bradley — Yea
Pihos — Yea
Senger — Yea
Sente — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Soto — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Yea
Sullivan — Yea
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Tryon — Yea
Turner — Yea
Unes — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Harris, Greg — Yea
Verschoore — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Cavaletto — Yea
Cloonen — Yea
Conroy — Yea
Costello — Yea
Cross — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Franks — Yea
Harms — Yea
Hatcher — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Ives — Yea
Williams — Yea
Davis, Monique — Yea
Jones — Yea
Kosel — Yea
Madigan — Yea
Brady — Not Voting
Wheeler — Not Voting
Smiddy — Not Voting
Willis — Yea
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Dunkin — Yea
Flowers — Not Voting
Fortner — Not Voting
Kay — Yea
Osmond — Not Voting
Phelps — Yea
Poe — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Reboletti — Yea
Reis — Yea
Riley — Yea
Roth — Yea
Sacia — Yea
Sandack — Yea
Schmitz — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Not Voting
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Not Voting
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Not Voting
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1561 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that forgery is a Class 2 felony when a document purporting to be an invoice or receipt issued by any unit of government is forged. Defines "unit of government".
Who sponsors HB 1561?
HB 1561 is sponsored by Tom Demmer.
What is the current status of HB 1561?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 1561?
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