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Bill Status of HB3617 97th General Assembly

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Short Description: CRIM CD-EXTORTION

House Sponsors
Rep. Sidney H. Mathias - Sandra M. Pihos - Renée Kosel

Last Action

Date	Chamber	Action
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/12-6.5 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of extortion. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly obtains property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right. Establishes penalties based on the value of the property extorted.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/24/2011	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias
2/24/2011	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
2/24/2011	House	Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel
2/24/2011	House	First Reading
2/24/2011	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/3/2011	House	Assigned to Executive Committee
3/17/2011	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/8/2013	House	Session Sine Die

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