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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 3259         </title>
<shortdesc>CRIM PRO-INDIGENT DEFENDANTS</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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<synopsis>
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<reference>725 ILCS 5/102-11.5 new</reference><aliasreference></aliasreference><reference>725 ILCS 5/113-3</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 38, par. 113-3</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the posting of bail by a defendant shall not be a factor when considering if he or she qualifies for the appointment of a Public Defender. Defines "indigent". Effective immediately.</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>2/16/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.</action>
<statusdate>2/16/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>2/16/2018</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
<statusdate>1/9/2019</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Session Sine Die</action>
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