HB1773
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What this bill does
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person shall not take, hold, conceal, or destroy mail addressed to another person with the intent to defraud any person or deprive the person to whom the mail was addressed of the mail. Provides that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 3 felony for a second or subsequent offense. Provides that the provision applies if the victim of the offense is an individual whether the individual whose mail is obtained, or attempted to be obtained, is alive or deceased at the time of the violation. Provides that the provision does not prohibit a person from being charged with, convicted of, or sentenced for any other violation of law committed by that person using mail obtained in violation of the provision or any other violation of law committed by that person while violating or attempting to violate the provision. Defines "mail" and "person". Effective immediately.
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Current stage: In Committee · Last action 527 days ago · STAGNANT
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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Introduction of Bill
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber
If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.
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Gubernatorial Action
The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.
Sponsor Context
Bills sponsored by Gregg Johnson advance 4% more often than the chamber average.
Campaign finance
This is SBE campaign receipts to the people on this bill, not Moneyball and not earmarked to the bill.
Money is campaign receipts to matched candidate committees, not earmarked to this bill. Window 2025-01-01 – 2026-09-13.
Sponsor and voter funding
| Member | Role | Receipts | Total received | Top donors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Johnson | Chief sponsor | 159 | $176,664.56 | UAW Illinois PAC ($20,000.00); Chicago Land Operators ($10,500.00); IPACE ($10,000.00) |
| Ann M. Williams | Sponsor | 187 | $242,353.87 | Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($12,000.00); Base Power Inc ($10,000.00); Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC ($7,500.00) |
| Matt Hanson | Sponsor | 62 | $252,798.63 | Democrats for the Illinois House ($92,533.01); LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council ($75,800.00); Citizens for Linda Holmes ($10,000.00) |
| Rick Ryan | Sponsor | 156 | $169,068.00 | Friends of Bill Cunningham ($15,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($9,000.00); LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council Political Action Committee ($5,000.00) |
| Harry Benton | Sponsor | 116 | $145,193.89 | Bridge Structural & Reinforcing ($10,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Mgmt PAC ($7,500.00); Local 444 IPAL Fund Ironworkers Local 444 ($7,500.00) |
| Joyce Mason | Sponsor | 90 | $97,369.38 | IPACE ($16,950.00); Abbvie PAC ($8,000.00); Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC ($6,500.00) |
Overlapping donors
Donors who gave to more than one sponsor or voter on this bill. Still not earmarked to the bill.
| Donor | Members | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Democrats for the Illinois House | Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson | $93,652.03 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson, Rick Ryan | $34,000.00 |
| IPACE | Joyce Mason, Gregg Johnson | $26,950.00 |
| Friends of Bill Cunningham | Ann M. Williams, Rick Ryan | $17,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | Matt Hanson, Gregg Johnson | $13,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson, Harry Benton | $12,500.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | Joyce Mason, Harry Benton | $12,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | Ann M. Williams, Gregg Johnson | $11,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson, Harry Benton | $11,000.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | Ann M. Williams, Matt Hanson, Gregg Johnson, Harry Benton | $10,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | Ann M. Williams, Matt Hanson | $9,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $9,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | Joyce Mason, Gregg Johnson | $9,000.00 |
| Comcast | Matt Hanson, Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $8,000.00 |
| PhRMA | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason, Harry Benton, Rick Ryan | $8,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | Ann M. Williams, Harry Benton | $8,000.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson, Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $7,700.00 |
| Wine and Spirits Distributors of Illinois PAC | Ann M. Williams, Matt Hanson, Rick Ryan | $7,000.00 |
| CAR of Illinois | Joyce Mason, Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $6,500.00 |
| J & J Ventures Gaming LLC | Joyce Mason, Matt Hanson, Gregg Johnson | $6,000.00 |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $6,000.00 |
| Chicago J. Dineen Lodge 7 PAC | Matt Hanson, Rick Ryan | $6,000.00 |
| Downstate Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | Ann M. Williams, Harry Benton | $5,500.00 |
| IHA Political Action Committee | Gregg Johnson, Rick Ryan | $5,000.00 |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | Ann M. Williams, Joyce Mason | $5,000.00 |
Top donors across these members
| Donor | Occupation | Employer | Receipts | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats for the Illinois House | — | — | 5 | $93,652.03 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council | — | — | 2 | $75,800.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | — | — | 10 | $34,000.00 |
| IPACE | — | — | 5 | $26,950.00 |
| UAW Illinois PAC | — | — | 3 | $20,000.00 |
| Friends of Bill Cunningham | — | — | 2 | $17,000.00 |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago & Vicinity PAC | — | — | 5 | $13,500.00 |
| Sports Betting Alliance | — | — | 4 | $12,500.00 |
| Abbvie PAC | — | — | 4 | $12,500.00 |
| Illinois Laborers' Legislative Committee | — | — | 2 | $11,000.00 |
| Illinois Trial Lawyers Association PAC | — | — | 6 | $11,000.00 |
| Chicago Land Operators | — | — | 5 | $10,500.00 |
| Carpentry Advancement PAC Fund | — | — | 9 | $10,000.00 |
| Base Power Inc | — | — | 2 | $10,000.00 |
| Citizens for Linda Holmes | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Bridge Structural & Reinforcing | — | — | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| Accel Entertainment Gaming, LLC | — | — | 4 | $9,500.00 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | — | — | 6 | $9,000.00 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 PAC | — | — | 3 | $9,000.00 |
| Comcast | — | — | 4 | $8,000.00 |
| PhRMA | — | — | 4 | $8,000.00 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | — | — | 2 | $8,000.00 |
| Illinois Federation of Teachers COPE | — | — | 9 | $7,700.00 |
| Patrick Salvi | Attorney | Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard | 2 | $7,500.00 |
| Local 444 IPAL Fund Ironworkers Local 444 | — | — | 1 | $7,500.00 |
Hearings
This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.
Action History
8 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-05-01 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-27 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Gregg Johnson House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-28 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Ann M. Williams Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Matt Hanson Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Harry Benton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Joyce Mason Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |