Illinois 102nd Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 5 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 153 — CRIM PRO-SPECIAL ADVOCATES

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 102nd 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a licensed attorney-at-law of the State or a law student as a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Provides that the advocate may: (1) monitor the case; (2) consult any person with information that could aid the court and review records relating to the condition of the cat or dog and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians, and police officers; (3) attend hearings; and (4) present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, provided that information shall be based solely on the duties undertaken under this provision. Defines "law student". Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that a law student appointed as a special advocate shall be authorized to provide services under Supreme Court Rule 711. Deletes language relating to the definition of "law student".

Bill Text

Amendments

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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner

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

  4. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) April 8, 2022

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

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  8. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Daniel Didech

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

  10. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2021

  11. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  12. Second Reading - Short Debate

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. John Connor

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Daniel Didech

  16. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-009-000

  17. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  19. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  20. Remains in Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  21. Motion Do Pass - Lost Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 006-008-001

  22. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  23. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  24. Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  26. Referred to Rules Committee

  27. First Reading

  28. Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  29. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  30. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Daniel Didech

  31. Arrived in House

  32. Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000

  33. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Holmes

  34. Recalled to Second Reading

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary; 006-002-000

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Judiciary

  37. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 23, 2021

  38. Second Reading

  39. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

  40. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  41. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  42. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  43. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2021

  44. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-002-000

  45. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  46. Assigned to Judiciary

  47. Referred to Assignments

  48. First Reading

  49. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 44 Yea · 10 Nay · 5 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14401
Republican 6602
Democrat 24002
Total 441005
% of votes cast 75%17%0%8%
How each member voted (59)
Member Party Vote
Bailey — Nay
Barickman — Nay
Stewart — Nay
Stoller — Nay
Gillespie — Yea
Harris — Yea
Bennett — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Bush — Yea
Landek — Yea
Connor — Yea
Crowe — Yea
Cullerton, T. — Yea
Muñoz — Yea
Pacione-Zayas — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Van Pelt — Not Voting
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Don Harmon Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Not Voting
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Not Voting
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Dan McConchie Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Neil Anderson Republican Not Voting
Sally J. Turner Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 153 do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a prosecution of a case involving the injury, health, or safety of a cat or dog, the court may, on its own motion or motion of any party, appoint a licensed attorney-at-law of the State or a law student as a special advocate to assist the court, as deemed appropriate by the court, and represent the interests of justice regarding the health or safety of the cat or dog. Provides that the advocate may: (1) monitor the case; (2) consult any person with information that could aid the court and review records relating to the condition of the cat or dog and the defendant's actions, including, but not limited to, records from animal control officers, veterinarians, and police officers; (3) attend hearings; and (4) present information or recommendations to the court pertinent to determinations that relate to the interests of justice, provided that information shall be based solely on the duties undertaken under this provision. Defines "law student". Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Provides that a law student appointed as a special advocate shall be authorized to provide services under Supreme Court Rule 711. Deletes language relating to the definition of "law student".
Who sponsors SB 153?
SB 153 is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Jil Tracy (Republican), Steve McClure (Republican), John Connor, Daniel Didech (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Martin J. Moylan, and Kam Buckner (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 153?
This bill died with 102nd 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 153?
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