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 Bill Status of HB2897  98th General Assembly

Short Description:  CRIM CD-BODY ARMOR

House Sponsors
Rep. Kathleen Willis - Arthur Turner - Michael J. Zalewski - Elgie R. Sims, Jr. - Jerry F. Costello, II, Emanuel Chris Welch, Dennis M. Reboletti, Michelle Mussman, Monique D. Davis, Lou Lang, Robyn Gabel, La Shawn K. Ford, Camille Y. Lilly, Greg Harris, Kelly M. Cassidy and Mary E. Flowers

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Don Harmon - Patricia Van Pelt - Melinda Bush - Kimberly A. Lightford - Jacqueline Y. Collins, Heather A. Steans, Dan Kotowski, Tim Bivins, William Delgado, Bill Cunningham and Napoleon Harris, III)

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/33F-1from Ch. 38, par. 33F-1
720 ILCS 5/33F-2from Ch. 38, par. 33F-2
720 ILCS 5/33F-3from Ch. 38, par. 33F-3


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person also commits unlawful use of body armor when he or she knowingly purchases, owns, or possesses body armor, if that person has been convicted of a felony that is a crime of violence. Establishes exceptions. Provides that a violation is a Class 4 felony.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Provides that the affirmative defense applies to a confidential informant or witness with a conviction for a crime of violence when that person is engaged or reasonably believes that he or she is engaged by a law enforcement agency for a legitimate law enforcement purpose and is under the direct supervision and acting under the direct authorization of the chief of police of that law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer designated by the chief of police.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes reference to:
720 ILCS 5/33F-1
720 ILCS 5/33F-2
720 ILCS 5/33F-3
Adds reference to:
730 ILCS 195/15

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Department of Juvenile Justice Mortality Review Team Act. Provides that each mortality review team shall consist of at least one member who is a representative of a bar association, law school, or legal academic organization.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 3
Deletes reference to:
730 ILCS 195/15
Adds reference to:
New Act

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Cook County Drug Analysis Field Test Pilot Program Act. Creates the Cook County Drug Analysis Field Test Pilot Program. Provides that within 30 days after the effective date of this Act, the Superintendent of Police for the City of Chicago shall create a pilot program that allows officers to use drug analysis field test devices for use in both Branch 38 and Branch 50 of the Circuit Court of Cook County to determine whether a recovered substance is illegal cannabis, cocaine, or heroin. Provides that the Superintendent shall provide field test training and inventory procedures consistent with this purpose. Provides that the Superintendent of Police for the City of Chicago shall notify the Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections each time a defendant is entered into custody subject to a drug analysis field test. Provides that the Superintendent, Cook County State's Attorney, and Director of the Cook County Department of Corrections shall tally the number of days each defendant remains in custody as part of the Pilot Program from arrest until preliminary examination and report this information to the Pilot Program Study Committee. Provides that the Pilot Program shall operate one year from the later of September 1, 2014 or 30 days after the effective date of the Act. Provides that the General Assembly may appropriate funds to the Chicago Police Department, to be used solely for the purchase of drug analysis field tests and to carry out obligations of the Cook County Drug Analysis Field Test Pilot Program, including, but not limited to, the preparation and submission of reports to the General Assembly. Provides that the Act is repealed on January 1, 2016. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/25/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis
  2/26/2013HouseFirst Reading
  2/26/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2013HouseAssigned to Judiciary
  3/7/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kathleen Willis
  3/7/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  3/11/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary
  3/12/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
  3/12/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  3/13/2013HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary; by Voice Vote
  3/13/2013HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Judiciary; 016-000-000
  3/13/2013HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis M. Reboletti
  3/13/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  3/15/2013HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2013HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  3/15/2013HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II
  3/15/2013HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jerry F. Costello, II
  3/19/2013HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis
  3/22/2013HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 102-004-000
  3/22/2013SenateArrive in Senate
  3/22/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  3/26/2013SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
  4/3/2013SenateFirst Reading
  4/3/2013SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/16/2013SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
  5/1/2013SenateTo Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance
  5/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  5/6/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/7/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
  5/8/2013SenatePostponed - Criminal Law; Subcommittee on CLEAR Compliance
  5/8/2013SenatePostponed - Criminal Law
  5/10/2013SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  5/10/2013SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
  5/31/2013SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  5/31/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 31, 2013
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  5/31/2013SenateSecond Reading
  5/31/2013SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Harmon
  5/31/2013SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2013
  8/9/2013SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
  5/13/2014SenateApproved for Consideration Assignments
  5/13/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 14, 2014
  5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  5/20/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
  5/21/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Patricia Van Pelt
  5/21/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 010-000-000
  5/21/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Melinda Bush
  5/21/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Heather A. Steans
  5/21/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/21/2014SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/21/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Kotowski
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
  5/22/2014SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/22/2014SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted; Harmon
  5/22/2014SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William Delgado
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Bill Cunningham
  5/22/2014SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III
  5/22/2014SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  5/22/2014SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/22/2014HouseArrived in House
  5/22/2014HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3
  5/23/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner
  5/23/2014HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Arthur Turner
  5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kathleen Willis
  5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kathleen Willis
  5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/26/2014HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski
  5/26/2014HouseRemove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  5/26/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
  5/27/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lou Lang
  5/27/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
  5/28/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  5/29/2014HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
  6/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  6/30/2014HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Rule 19(b) / Motion Referred to Rules Committee
  6/30/2014HouseRule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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