HB3710

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CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS

What this bill does

Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that crime victims have the right to be treated with fairness and respect during the investigatory process, including the right to be free from deception and free from the knowing communication of false facts about evidence during interviews and conversations with law enforcement.

Sponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy Chamber: House Introduced: 2025-02-07
PASSED INTO LAW

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Current stage: Signed into Law · Last action 237 days ago

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

Public Engagement

48 witness slips filed 46 proponents / 1 opponents 25 organizations

Witness slips

48 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
Alegra Koser Tyler's Justice Center for Children Tyler's Justice Center for Children Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Annette L Milleville Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Carolyn Hubler St. Clair County Child Advocacy Center self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Denise Johnson Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center Sangamon County Child Advocacy Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Elizabeth Payne Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Holly Peifer Family Service Agency of DeKalb County, Inc. CAC of DeKalb County Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Jackie Diediker Braveheart Children's Advocay Center Braveheart Children's Advocay Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Jessica Ellenwood self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Kathy Pomahac Carrie Lynn Children's Center Carrie Lynn Children's Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Kim Mangiaracino Children's Advocacy Centers Of Illi Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
LISA MOREL LAS WILL COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY - CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER WILL COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Maralea Negron The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
MARY L BOLAND self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Melanie Pignotti CAC of North and Northwest Cook County CAC of North and Northwest Cook County Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Nicole Bradfield The Guardian Center, Inc. CAC Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Rachel McGinnis None None Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Robyn Carr Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Sarah Beuning Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Sheryl L Woodham The Guardian Center The Guardian Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-05-06
Annette L Milleville Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Colleen Montgomery Not applicable Self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
EMMA WALLACE NA NA Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Erica Pittman self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Lakishea Veal self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Lawanda Veal self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Mr Brown self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Sarah Beuning Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Susan Bramlet Lavin Illinois National Organization for Women Illinois NOW Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Tracey Banks self self Proponent Criminal Law 2025-04-29
Annette L Milleville Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Colleen Montgomery not applicable not applicable Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Jason Wynkoop Self Self Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Kim Mangiaracino Children's Advocacy Centers Of Illi Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Maralea Negron The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
MARY L BOLAND self Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Melanie Pignotti CAC of North and Northwest Cook County CAC of North and Northwest Cook County Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Sherri Lau private citizen Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-20
Madeleine Behr Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation (CAASE) Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-18
Sarah Beuning Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-18
Marc Maton Lemont Police Department Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Opponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-03-18
Annette L Milleville Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Chicago Children's Advocacy Center Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08
Kim Mangiaracino Children's Advocacy Centers Of Children's Advocacy Centers of Illinois Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08
Maralea Negron The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence The Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08
MARY L BOLAND self Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08
Sarah Beuning Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault Proponent Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08
Michael Zalewski Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Illinois State's Attorney Association No Position On Merits Judiciary - Criminal 2025-04-08

Roll-call votes

Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.

Date Chamber Type Description Yea Nay Present NV Outcome Margin Deciding voters
H Committee Judiciary - Criminal 10 5 0 0 Passed 5 —
H Floor Third Reading 110 1 1 6 Passed 109 —
2025-05-06 S Committee Criminal Law 9 0 0 1 Passed 9 —
2025-05-22 S Floor Third Reading 58 0 0 1 Passed 58 —

Action History

45 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-08-15 — Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0326. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2025-02-07 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2025-02-18 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-02-18 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-03-11 Committee Assignment
Assigned toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-12 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-03-20 Committee Action Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-03-21 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-03-26 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-03-26 Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Lindsey LaPointe Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-04 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-07 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-07 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee
[Amendment] Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-07 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Criminal Committee
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-08 Amendment Actions
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000
[Amendment] Amendment sub-action.
2025-04-09 Amendment Actions Positive
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
[Amendment] Bill or resolution adopted by the chamber.
2025-04-09 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-09 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed110-001-001 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50
Bill PASSED on Short Debate Third Reading. Bill cleared the chamber.
2025-04-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-04-10 Cross-Chamber Positive
Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House bill arrives in the Senate after passing the House.
2025-04-10 Procedural
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Bill queued for First Reading in the second chamber.
2025-04-10 Cross-Chamber Positive
Chief Senate SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate sponsor assigned for a House bill.
2025-04-10 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-04-10 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-04-23 Committee Assignment
Assigned toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-05-07 Committee Action Positive
Do PassCriminal Law; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-05-07 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-05-08 Floor Process Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-05-08 Floor Process Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-05-22 Floor Vote Positive
Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-05-22 Concurrence Positive
Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4
Bill PASSED BOTH CHAMBERS. Major milestone — bill goes to the Governor next.
2025-05-27 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added.
2025-06-20 Governor Action Positive
Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
Bill transmitted to the Governor for signature. Strong positive — bill has passed both chambers.
2025-08-15 Governor Action Positive
Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82
GOVERNOR SIGNED THE BILL. Bill is now law (pending effective date).
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX
Law's effective date announced. Most IL laws take effect January 1 of the next year unless otherwise specified.
2025-08-15 Enacted Into Law Law
Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0326 Article IX
Bill signed into law — assigned a Public Act number (e.g., PA 104-0032).

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2025-02-07 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-18 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-02-18 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-11 House Assigned toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-03-12 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Curtis J. Tarver, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-03-20 House Do Pass / Short DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) Committee Action Positive
2025-03-21 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) Floor Process Positive
2025-03-26 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 Floor Process —
2025-04-04 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Carol Ammons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Anna Moeller Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Lindsey LaPointe Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Dagmara Avelar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Norma Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Will Guzzardi Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-04 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Yolonda Morris Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-07 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk byRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Amendment Actions —
2025-04-07 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred toRules Committee Amendment Actions —
2025-04-07 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Amendment Actions —
2025-04-08 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be AdoptedJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000 Amendment Actions —
2025-04-09 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted Amendment Actions Positive
2025-04-09 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-04-09 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed110-001-001 Senate Rule 5-1(f)/7-1/7-2; House Rule 37(f)/49/50 Floor Vote Positive
2025-04-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Kevin John Olickal Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-09 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Edgar González, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-04-10 Senate Arrive in Senate Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-10 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 Procedural —
2025-04-10 Senate Chief Senate SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) Cross-Chamber Positive
2025-04-10 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-04-10 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-04-23 Senate Assigned toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2025-05-07 Senate Do PassCriminal Law; 009-000-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) Committee Action Positive
2025-05-07 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-08 Senate Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-08 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) Floor Process Positive
2025-05-22 Senate Third Reading - Passed;058-000-000 Rule 5-1(f) Floor Vote Positive
2025-05-22 House Passed Both Houses Rule 8-1, Rule 8-4 Concurrence Positive
2025-05-27 Senate Added as Alternate Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-06-20 House Sent to the Governor Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Governor Approved Senate Article IX/Rules 9-1 to 9-6; House Article IX/Rules 77-82 Governor Action Positive
2025-08-15 House Effective Date January 1, 2026 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law
2025-08-15 House Public Act . . . . . . . . .104-0326 Article IX Enacted Into Law Law