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HB4394

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SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTM INTERVIEW

What this bill does

Amends the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer shall inform a victim of sexual assault or sexual abuse of the right to request that any interview or statement be conducted in the presence of a law enforcement officer of a particular sex or gender, if one is reasonably available. Provides that if a law enforcement officer of the requested sex or gender is not reasonably available, the interview or statement shall proceed without unnecessary delay.

Sponsor: Daniel Didech Chamber: House Introduced: 2026-01-13
Stuck
P(Advance)
28.7%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.5%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
3.1%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 71%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 144 days ago · SLOW

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

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Witness slips

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

Name Organization Representing Position Hearing committee Hearing date
David Schwartz Self Self Proponent Police & Fire Committee 2026-02-19
Matthew Slade N/A Self Proponent Police & Fire Committee 2026-02-19
Michael Lane Illinois Municipal League Proponent Police & Fire Committee 2026-02-19
Jim Kaitschuk Illinois Sheriffs' Association Illinois Sheriffs' Association Opponent Police & Fire Committee 2026-02-19

Action History

9 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-01-13 Introduction & Filing
Filed with the Clerk byRep. Daniel Didech House Rule 6(b)
Bill officially submitted to the House Clerk during the session.
2026-01-14 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.
2026-01-14 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.
2026-01-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-01-21 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-03 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Chief co-sponsor added.
2026-02-11 Committee Assignment
Assigned toPolice & Fire 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.
2026-02-11 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2026-02-17 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-01-13 House Filed with the Clerk byRep. Daniel Didech House Rule 6(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-01-14 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-01-14 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2026-01-21 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Rick Ryan Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-01-21 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Michael J. Kelly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-03 House Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Katie Stuart Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-11 House Assigned toPolice & Fire Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) Committee Assignment —
2026-02-11 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Diane Blair-Sherlock Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-17 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Michelle Mussman Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +