Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 1856 — MONEY LAUNDERING

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Transmitters of Money Act. Deletes provision that a person who engages in conduct requiring a license under the Act and fails to obtain a license from the Director is guilty of a Class 3 felony. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the statute concerning money laundering, provides that the laundering of property of a value exceeding $1,000,000 is a Class X felony. Creates the offense of engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property and the offense of unlawful money transmitting business. Defines offenses and establishes penalties. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that 2 or more acts or transactions involving money laundering, engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property, unlawful money transmitting business, online sale of stolen property, online theft by deception, electronic fencing, or workers' compensation fraud, may be charged as a single offense in a single count of the same indictment, information, or complaint, if the acts or transactions by one or more defendants are in furtherance of a single intention and design or if the property, labor, or services obtained are of the same person or are of several persons having a common interest in the property, labor, or services. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Postponed - Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance

  4. To Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance

  5. Assigned to Criminal Law

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael Connelly

Sponsors

  • Michael Connelly · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Michael Connelly

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1856 do?
Amends the Transmitters of Money Act. Deletes provision that a person who engages in conduct requiring a license under the Act and fails to obtain a license from the Director is guilty of a Class 3 felony. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the statute concerning money laundering, provides that the laundering of property of a value exceeding $1,000,000 is a Class X felony. Creates the offense of engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property and the offense of unlawful money transmitting business. Defines offenses and establishes penalties. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that 2 or more acts or transactions involving money laundering, engaging in monetary transactions in criminally derived property, unlawful money transmitting business, online sale of stolen property, online theft by deception, electronic fencing, or workers' compensation fraud, may be charged as a single offense in a single count of the same indictment, information, or complaint, if the acts or transactions by one or more defendants are in furtherance of a single intention and design or if the property, labor, or services obtained are of the same person or are of several persons having a common interest in the property, labor, or services. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors SB 1856?
SB 1856 is sponsored by Michael Connelly.
What is the current status of SB 1856?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 1856?
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