HB1836

EAVESDROP-STATEWIDE GRAND JURY

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Illinois HB1836 amends criminal law to establish a Statewide Grand Jury for investigating and prosecuting multicounty crimes.

Illinois HB1836 creates a Statewide Grand Jury to investigate and prosecute crimes that span multiple counties. The bill allows the Statewide Grand Jury to investigate and prosecute offenses like narcotics trafficking, money laundering, and streetgang-related felonies. The Attorney General can authorize eavesdropping devices for these investigations. The bill also outlines rules for the use of eavesdropping devices, including requiring written approval from the Attorney General or a State's Attorney.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Third Reading in House

107 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Apr 8, 2025

3:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Jan 16

House

Governor Approved

Jan 16

House

Effective Date June 1, 2026

Jan 16

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0459