HB5296

NOTICE FORFEITURE-EMAIL

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5296 amends the Criminal Code and Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act to allow notice of forfeiture proceedings to be served via email.

Illinois HB5296 modifies the Criminal Code and Drug Asset Forfeiture Procedure Act to allow for the service of notice of forfeiture proceedings via email. The bill outlines various methods for serving notice to property owners or interest holders, including personal service, certified mail, and email. If the owner's or interest holder's address is known, notice can be served by personal service, certified mail, or email. If the address is unknown, notice must be served by publication. The bill specifies that email service must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

3:30 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 18

5:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Apr 17

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Apr 10

House

Second Reading - Short Debate

Apr 10

House

Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate