House Sponsors: FRANKS-LOPEZ. Short description: CRIM CD-SEX OFFEN-STAT OF LIMI Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Extends the statute of limitations for the offenses of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Eliminates provision that a prosecution for criminal sexual assault or aggravated criminal sexual assault may be commenced within 5 years of the commission of the offense if the victim reported the offense to law enforcement authorities within 6 months after the commission of the offense. Provides that the prosecution of any of these offenses may be commenced within 10 years after the commission of the offense or, if the victim is under 18 years of age, within 10 years of the victim attaining the age of 18 years (now, prosecution of any of these offen- ses must be commenced within one year of the victim attaining the age of 18 years or within 3 years after the commisison of the offense, whichever expires later). Effective immediately. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) The fiscal and prison population impact is unknown. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as DOC fiscal note. JUDICIAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Ill. Courts) There may be a minimal increase in judicial workloads; there would be no increase in the number of judges needed. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status