Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB0719

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Immigrant Victim of Crime Reporting Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a program for investigation of all criminal complaints made by victims who are undocumented residents of the United States. Prohibits the Department from releasing to any other state or federal agency any identifying information about the victim or his or her family unless the victim provides written consent. Requires the Department to investigate the complaint even if the victim does not provide written consent for release of identifying information. Directs the Governor to petition the appropriate federal agency to obtain legal immigration status for the victim or any witness necessary to the investigation or prosecution of any violent crime or felony offense.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/1/2005	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Cynthia Soto
2/1/2005	House	First Reading
2/1/2005	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/8/2005	House	Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
2/10/2005	House	Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo
3/2/2005	House	Tabled By Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

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