Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Passed House

HB 790 — SEX OFFENDER REG-JUVENILES

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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This bill died with 95th 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 Sex Offender Registration Act. Eliminates provisions that a person who is defined as a sex offender as a result of being adjudicated a juvenile delinquent upon attaining 17 years of age shall be considered as having committed the sex offense on or after the sex offender's 17th birthday and that registration of juveniles upon attaining 17 years of age shall not extend the original registration of 10 years from the date of conviction. Provides that in all cases involving an adjudicated juvenile delinquent who meets the definition of sex offender as set forth in the Act, the court may determine whether to order registration, and if so, the duration of the registration. Provides that once an adjudicated juvenile delinquent is ordered to register as a sex offender, the adjudicated juvenile delinquent shall be subject to the registration requirements of the Act. Provides that 90 days prior to the completion of an adjudicated juvenile delinquent's term of registration, the clerk of the court shall provide notice to the parties of a hearing regarding status of registration. Provides that after the registrant completes the term of his or her registration, his or her name, address, and all other identifying information shall be removed from all State and local registries. Provides that these provisions apply retroactively to cases in which adjudicated juvenile delinquents registered or were required to register before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the clerk's office shall send notice to registrants affected by these provisions notifying them of a registration status hearing. Provides that these provisions do not apply to minors prosecuted under the criminal laws as adults. Effective immediately.

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22 added · 61 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 790 changes how juvenile offenders are handled under the Sex Offender Registration Act. It removes a previous provision that automatically categorized adolescents adjudicated as juvenile delinquents as sex offenders upon turning 17. This means that now, a court will decide on a case-by-case basis whether a juvenile should register as a sex offender and for how long, which can lead to more tailored outcomes for young individuals. This change matters because it potentially reduces the long-term impact of a juvenile sex offense on their lives and encourages a more individualized approach to justice.

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*LRB09507916RLC28078b* HB0790 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2008 HB0790 Introduced 2/7/2007, by Rep.
HB0790 Engrossed LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Annazette Collins SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
See Index Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act.
Eliminates provisions that a person who is defined as a sex offender as a result of being adjudicated a juvenile delinquent upon attaining 17 years of age shall be considered as having committed the sex offense on or after the sex offender’s 17th birthday and that registration of juveniles upon attaining 17 years of age shall not extend the original registration of 10 years from the date of conviction.
Provides that in all cases involving an adjudicated juvenile delinquent who meets the definition of sex offender as set forth in the Act, the court may determine whether to order registration, and if so, the duration of the registration.
Provides that once an adjudicated juvenile delinquent is ordered to register as a sex offender, the adjudicated juvenile delinquent shall be subject to the registration requirements of the Act.
Provides that 90 days prior to the completion of an adjudicated juvenile delinquent’s term of registration, the clerk of the court shall provide notice to the parties of a hearing regarding status of registration.
Provides that after the registrant completes the term of his or her registration, his or her name, address, and all other identifying information shall be removed from all State and local registries.
Provides that these provisions apply retroactively to cases in which adjudicated juvenile delinquents registered or were required to register before the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Provides that within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the clerk’s office shall send notice to registrants affected by these provisions notifying them of a registration status hearing.
Provides that these provisions do not apply to minors prosecuted under the criminal laws as adults.
Effective immediately.
LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b FISCAL NOTE ACT STATE MANDATES MAY APPLY ACT MAY REQUIRE REIMBURSEMENT A BILL FOR HB0790 LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
or (d) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an HB0790 - 2 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to Section 104-25(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged commission or attempted commission of such offense;
or (d) is the subject of a finding not resulting in an HB0790 Engrossed - 2 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b acquittal at a hearing conducted pursuant to Section 104-25(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 for the alleged commission or attempted commission of such offense;
or (4) found to be a sexually violent person pursuant to HB0790 - 3 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act or any substantially similar federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law;
or (4) found to be a sexually violent person pursuant to HB0790 Engrossed - 3 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b the Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act or any substantially similar federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law;
For the purposes of this Article, a person who is defined as a sex offender as a result of being adjudicated a juvenile delinquent under paragraph (5) of this subsection (A) upon attaining 17 years of age shall be HB0790 - 4 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b considered as having committed the sex offense on or after the sex offender’s 17th birthday.
For the purposes of this Article, a person who is defined as a sex offender as a result of being adjudicated a juvenile delinquent under paragraph (5) of this subsection (A) upon attaining 17 years of age shall be HB0790 Engrossed - 4 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b considered as having committed the sex offense on or after the sex offender’s 17th birthday.
HB0790 - 5 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
HB0790 Engrossed - 5 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b An attempt to commit any of these offenses.
(1.9) Child abduction under paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Section 10-5 of the Criminal Code of 1961 committed by luring or attempting to lure a child under the age of 16 into a motor vehicle, building, house trailer, or HB0790 - 6 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b dwelling place without the consent of the parent or lawful custodian of the child for other than a lawful purpose and the offense was committed on or after January 1, 1998, provided the offense was sexually motivated as defined in Section 10 of the Sex Offender Management Board Act.
(1.9) Child abduction under paragraph (10) of subsection (b) of Section 10-5 of the Criminal Code of 1961 committed by luring or attempting to lure a child under the age of 16 into a motor vehicle, building, house trailer, or HB0790 Engrossed - 6 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b dwelling place without the consent of the parent or lawful custodian of the child for other than a lawful purpose and the offense was committed on or after January 1, 1998, provided the offense was sexually motivated as defined in Section 10 of the Sex Offender Management Board Act.
HB0790 - 7 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b (1.12) A violation or attempted violation of Section 5.1 of the Wrongs to Children Act (permitting sexual abuse) when the offense was committed on or after August 22, 2002.
HB0790 Engrossed - 7 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b (1.12) A violation or attempted violation of Section 5.1 of the Wrongs to Children Act (permitting sexual abuse) when the offense was committed on or after August 22, 2002.
A conviction for an offense of federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in subsection (C-5) of this Section shall constitute a HB0790 - 8 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b conviction for the purpose of this Article.
A conviction for an offense of federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in subsection (C-5) of this Section shall constitute a HB0790 Engrossed - 8 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b conviction for the purpose of this Article.
(1) Convicted for an offense of federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in subsection (E) of this Section shall constitute a HB0790 - 9 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b conviction for the purpose of this Article.
(1) Convicted for an offense of federal, Uniform Code of Military Justice, sister state, or foreign country law that is substantially equivalent to any offense listed in subsection (E) of this Section shall constitute a HB0790 Engrossed - 9 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b conviction for the purpose of this Article.
The conviction HB0790 - 10 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b for the second or subsequent offense must have occurred after July 1, 1999.
The conviction HB0790 Engrossed - 10 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b for the second or subsequent offense must have occurred after July 1, 1999.
(I) As used in this Article, "fixed residence" means any and all places that a sex offender resides for an aggregate HB0790 - 11 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b period of time of 5 or more days in a calendar year.
(I) As used in this Article, "fixed residence" means any and all places that a sex offender resides for an aggregate HB0790 Engrossed - 11 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b period of time of 5 or more days in a calendar year.
A person who has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a sex offense shall register as an adult sex offender within 10 days after attaining 17 years HB0790 - 12 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b of age.
A person who has been adjudicated a juvenile delinquent for an act which, if committed by an adult, would be a sex offense shall register as an adult sex offender within 10 days after attaining 17 years HB0790 Engrossed - 12 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b of age.
Any person required to HB0790 - 13 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b register under this Article who lacks a fixed address or temporary domicile must notify, in person, the agency of jurisdiction of his or her last known address within 5 days after ceasing to have a fixed residence.
Any person required to HB0790 Engrossed - 13 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b register under this Article who lacks a fixed address or temporary domicile must notify, in person, the agency of jurisdiction of his or her last known address within 5 days after ceasing to have a fixed residence.
(1) with the chief of police in the municipality in which he or she attends school or is employed for a period of time of 5 or more days or for an aggregate period of time of more than 30 days during any calendar year, unless HB0790 - 14 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b the municipality is the City of Chicago, in which case he or she shall register at the Chicago Police Department Headquarters;
(1) with the chief of police in the municipality in which he or she attends school or is employed for a period of time of 5 or more days or for an aggregate period of time of more than 30 days during any calendar year, unless HB0790 Engrossed - 14 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b the municipality is the City of Chicago, in which case he or she shall register at the Chicago Police Department Headquarters;
however, this shall not be construed to extend the duration of HB0790 - 15 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b registration set forth in Section 7.
however, this shall not be construed to extend the duration of HB0790 Engrossed - 15 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b registration set forth in Section 7.
(5) The person shall provide positive identification HB0790 - 16 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b and documentation that substantiates proof of residence at the registering address.
(5) The person shall provide positive identification HB0790 Engrossed - 16 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b and documentation that substantiates proof of residence at the registering address.
(d) Within 5 days after obtaining or changing employment and, if employed on January 1, 2000, within 5 days after that date, a person required to register under this Section must HB0790 - 17 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b report, in person to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, the business name and address where he or she is employed.
(d) Within 5 days after obtaining or changing employment and, if employed on January 1, 2000, within 5 days after that date, a person required to register under this Section must HB0790 Engrossed - 17 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b report, in person to the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, the business name and address where he or she is employed.
(3) the sex offender history of the adjudicated juvenile delinquent, including whether the adjudicated juvenile delinquent has been adjudicated delinquent for HB0790 - 18 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b prior sexually-motivated offenses;
(3) the sex offender history of the adjudicated juvenile delinquent, including whether the adjudicated juvenile delinquent has been adjudicated delinquent for HB0790 Engrossed - 18 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b prior sexually-motivated offenses;
Prior to the registration status hearing, the HB0790 - 19 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b State’s Attorney may petition for the continuation of the term of registration.
Prior to the registration status hearing, the HB0790 Engrossed - 19 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b State’s Attorney may petition for the continuation of the term of registration.
(5) information related to the adjudicated juvenile HB0790 - 20 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b delinquent’s mental, physical, educational, and social history;
(5) information related to the adjudicated juvenile HB0790 Engrossed - 20 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b delinquent’s mental, physical, educational, and social history;
HB0790 - 21 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b (j) This Section does not apply to minors prosecuted under the criminal laws as adults.
HB0790 Engrossed - 21 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b (j) This Section does not apply to minors prosecuted under the criminal laws as adults.
HB0790 - 22 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance 730 ILCS 150/2 from Ch.
HB0790 Engrossed - 22 - LRB095 07916 RLC 28078 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance 730 ILCS 150/2 from Ch.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 25, 2007

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

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

  6. Second Reading - Short Debate

  7. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 18, 2007

  8. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 10, 2007

  9. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 3, 2007

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Careen M Gordon

  11. Fiscal Note Filed

  12. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Do Pass / Short Debate Juvenile Justice Reform Committee; 007-003-000

  16. Assigned to Juvenile Justice Reform Committee

  17. Referred to Rules Committee

  18. First Reading

  19. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Annazette Collins

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 790 do?
Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Eliminates provisions that a person who is defined as a sex offender as a result of being adjudicated a juvenile delinquent upon attaining 17 years of age shall be considered as having committed the sex offense on or after the sex offender's 17th birthday and that registration of juveniles upon attaining 17 years of age shall not extend the original registration of 10 years from the date of conviction. Provides that in all cases involving an adjudicated juvenile delinquent who meets the definition of sex offender as set forth in the Act, the court may determine whether to order registration, and if so, the duration of the registration. Provides that once an adjudicated juvenile delinquent is ordered to register as a sex offender, the adjudicated juvenile delinquent shall be subject to the registration requirements of the Act. Provides that 90 days prior to the completion of an adjudicated juvenile delinquent's term of registration, the clerk of the court shall provide notice to the parties of a hearing regarding status of registration. Provides that after the registrant completes the term of his or her registration, his or her name, address, and all other identifying information shall be removed from all State and local registries. Provides that these provisions apply retroactively to cases in which adjudicated juvenile delinquents registered or were required to register before the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the clerk's office shall send notice to registrants affected by these provisions notifying them of a registration status hearing. Provides that these provisions do not apply to minors prosecuted under the criminal laws as adults. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 790?
HB 790 is sponsored by Annazette Collins.
What is the current status of HB 790?
This bill died with 95th 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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