HB3632

CASE REVIEW-HOMICIDE VICTIMS

Chamber Passed·4/15/26

Illinois HB3632 establishes the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act to review unresolved murder cases.

HB3632, the Homicide Victims' Families' Rights Act, mandates the review of case files for open unresolved murders upon request from designated persons. The act defines "open unresolved murder" as any criminal activity where death occurred more than three years prior, all investigative leads have been exhausted, and no likely perpetrator has been identified. The review process includes analyzing missed investigative steps, assessing witness interviews, and examining physical evidence.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Apr 15
Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

3:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Jun 1

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 28

Senate

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law