HB 4311 Illinois House · 93rd Regular Session

IMMIGRANT VICTIM-REPORTING ACT

Summary
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. Effective immediately.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2004
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Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2004 Last action Mar 4, 2004
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Mar 2, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Veterans Affairs Committee
Feb 2, 2004
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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Cynthia Soto
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