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SB 2557 — CRIM PRO-VIDEO CONFERENCE
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 100th 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that whenever the appearance in person in court, in either a civil or criminal proceeding, is required of anyone held in a place of custody or confinement operated by the State or any of its political subdivisions, including counties and municipalities, the chief judge of the circuit by rule may permit the personal appearance to be made by means of two-way audio-visual communication, including closed circuit television and computerized video conference at a sentencing hearing for a defendant who at the time of the proceeding was serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
21 added · 40 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill SB 2557 clarifies the use of two-way audio-visual communication for court appearances, particularly for defendants currently serving sentences for other offenses. It now specifies that while this method of appearance is allowed, it does not establish a right for defendants to appear via this method, nor does it require facilities to provide it. This change is important because it sets clear guidelines on the use of technology in court, ensuring that while it can be used to facilitate hearings, it remains at the discretion of the court and is not an automatic entitlement for those in custody.
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Laura M.
Murphy SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/106D-1 Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963.
Provides that whenever the appearance in person in court, in either a civil or criminal proceeding, is required of anyone held in a place of custody or confinement operated by the State or any of its political subdivisions, including counties and municipalities, the chief judge of the circuit by rule may permit the personal appearance to be made by means of two-way audio-visual communication, including closed circuit television and computerized video conference at a sentencing hearing for a defendant who at the time of the proceeding was serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense.
LRB100 18132 SLF 33327 b A BILL FOR SB2557 LRB100 18132 SLF 33327 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
SB2557 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 18132 SLF 33327 b (5) any status hearing;
(8) at a sentencing hearing for a defendant whowho: at the time of the proceeding was serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense.
(i) at the time of the proceeding was serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense;
and (ii) has agreed to enter a negotiated plea.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2018
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Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2018
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Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Martin J. Moylan
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Substitute House Sponsorship Request Accepted No Action Taken by Rules
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Substitute House Sponsorship Request Referred to Rules Committee
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Substitute House Sponsorship Request Filed Pursuant Rule 37(c) - Sen. Laura Murphy
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Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief House Sponsor Rep. Scott Drury
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Arrived in House
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Third Reading - Passed; 052-000-001
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
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Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan McConchie
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 11, 2018
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Second Reading
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 10, 2018
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Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 008-001-000
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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Postponed - Criminal Law
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Postponed - Criminal Law
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Assigned to Criminal Law
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Sponsors
- Laura M. Murphy · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Laura M. Murphy Democrat
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 29 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 52 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (59)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bertino-Tarrant | — | Yea |
| Biss | — | Yea |
| Bivins | — | Yea |
| Bush | — | Yea |
| McCann | — | Not Voting |
| Muñoz | — | Yea |
| Manar | — | Yea |
| Rooney | — | Yea |
| Haine | — | Yea |
| Harris | — | Yea |
| Link | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Yea |
| McCarter | — | Not Voting |
| McConnaughay | — | Yea |
| Mulroe | — | Yea |
| Nybo | — | Yea |
| Oberweis | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Silverstein | — | Not Voting |
| Cullerton | — | Yea |
| Cullerton, T. | — | Yea |
| Bennett | — | Not Voting |
| Clayborne | — | Yea |
| Connelly | — | Yea |
| Hutchinson | — | Yea |
| Raoul | — | Yea |
| Righter | — | Yea |
| Sandoval | — | Yea |
| Schimpf | — | Yea |
| Steans | — | Yea |
| Landek | — | Not Voting |
| Althoff | — | Yea |
| Martinez | — | Yea |
| Barickman | — | Yea |
| Van Pelt | — | Not Voting |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Dan McConchie | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 2557 do?
- Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that whenever the appearance in person in court, in either a civil or criminal proceeding, is required of anyone held in a place of custody or confinement operated by the State or any of its political subdivisions, including counties and municipalities, the chief judge of the circuit by rule may permit the personal appearance to be made by means of two-way audio-visual communication, including closed circuit television and computerized video conference at a sentencing hearing for a defendant who at the time of the proceeding was serving a sentence of imprisonment for another offense.
- Who sponsors SB 2557?
- SB 2557 is sponsored by Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 2557?
- This bill died with 100th 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.
- Where can I track SB 2557?
- Track SB 2557 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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