SB 3506 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS

Summary
Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced May 8, 2026 Signed Aug 18, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 6 edits · Aug 18, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was finalized by removing outdated definitions for 'Adult' and updating several key terms to reflect modern medical practices and technology. These changes clarify who qualifies for specific protections and how evidence collection is handled.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include new types of healthcare facilities and providers, such as 'approved pediatric health care facilities' and 'licensed practical nurses,' broadening the network of professionals authorized to assist sexual assault survivors.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'Adult' was removed entirely, likely to streamline the text or rely on existing legal standards for age of majority.

A new definition for 'Approved pediatric health care facility' was added to include non-hospital facilities capable of providing forensic exams to children.

The definition of 'Ambulance provider' was updated to explicitly include vehicles used for emergency medical services, clarifying the types of transport allowed.

The definition of 'Decisional capacity' was expanded to include advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants as authorized decision-makers.

The definition of 'Health care professional' was broadened to include licensed practical nurses and sexual assault nurse examiners.

REQUIREMENT

The definition of 'Medical forensic examination' was updated to explicitly allow the use of TeleSANE interactive telecommunications systems for remote evidence collection.

Floor votes · Senate May 7, 2026 · House May 27, 2026

How they voted

570
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 58
May 7, 2026
D Democratic39
38 Yea 1
97% Yea
R Republican19
19 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
66
Key actions
12
Committee
14
Amendments
10
Aug 18, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Approved
upper
May 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Both Houses
upper
May 31, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 058-000-000
upper
May 28, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt Criminal Law; 008-000-000
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to Criminal Law
upper
May 28, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
upper
May 28, 2026
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 29, 2026
upper
May 28, 2026
Introduced
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
upper
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
lower
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
lower
May 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 013-000-000
lower
May 21, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
May 21, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 21, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 012-000-000
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Judiciary - Criminal Committee; Rep. Robyn Gabel
lower
May 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 8, 2026
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
upper
May 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison
upper
May 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Criminal Law; 008-000-000
upper
May 5, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
upper
May 4, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 4, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
upper
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
2 primary · 12 co-sponsors

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