Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 19 D · 4 R cosponsors

HB5723      — IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (19 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed

  23. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  24. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (160)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5723      do?
Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB5723     ?
HB5723      is sponsored by Abdelnasser Rashid (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Nabeela Syed (Democrat), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Jay Hoffman (Democrat), Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Natalie A. Manley (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), and Jennifer Sanalitro (Republican).
What is the current status of HB5723     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced March 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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