Bill Title: Amends the Sexually Dangerous Persons Act. Provides that psychologists, in addition to psychiatrists, may conduct the examination of a person alleged to be sexually dangerous. Provides that "criminal propensities to the commission of sex offenses" means that it is substantially probable that the person subject to the commitment proceeding will engage in the commission of sex offenses in the future if not confined. Defines "qualified evaluator" as a reputable physician or psychologist licensed in Illinois or any other state to practice medicine or psychology, who has specialized in the evaluation of sex offenders. Effective immediately.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die [HB5451 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

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Sponsors

Name	Type	Sponsorship	District	Financial	Encyclopedia	Biography
Representative Deborah Mell [D]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	HD-040	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart
Senator Dan Kotowski [D]	Primary	Sponsored Bills	SD-028	FollowTheMoney	Ballotpedia	VoteSmart

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