CRIM PRO-EVIDENCE DOM VIOLENCE House SponsorsRep. Careen M Gordon-Jack D. Franks-Linda Chapa LaVia-Lisa M. Dugan-Karen May, Naomi D. Jakobsson, Susana A Mendoza and Edward J. Acevedo Senate Sponsors(Sen. Don Harmon-Jacqueline Y. Collins and William R. Haine-Matt Murphy) 8/23/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0360 725 ILCS 5/115-7.4 new Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that in a criminal prosecution in which the defendant is accused of an offense of domestic violence as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986, evidence of the defendant's commission of another offense or offenses of domestic violence is admissible, and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevant. Provides that in weighing the probative value of the evidence against undue prejudice to the defendant, the court may consider: (1) the proximity in time to the charged or predicate offense; (2) the degree of factual similarity to the charged or predicate offense; or (3) other relevant facts and circumstances. Provides that in a criminal case in which the prosecution intends to offer evidence under this provision, it must disclose the evidence, including statements of witnesses or a summary of the substance of any testimony, at a reasonable time in advance of trial, or during trial if the court excuses pretrial notice on good cause shown. Provides that in a criminal case in which evidence is offered under this provision, proof may be made by specific instances of conduct, testimony as to reputation, or testimony in the form of an expert opinion, except that the prosecution may offer reputation testimony only after the opposing party has offered that testimony. Effective immediately. 2/27/2007HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Careen M Gordon 2/28/2007HouseFirst Reading 2/28/2007HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/1/2007HouseAssigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee 3/15/2007HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 008-003-001 3/15/2007HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2007HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 4/19/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack D. Franks 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa M. Dugan 4/25/2007HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen May 4/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson 4/25/2007HouseRemoved from Short Debate Status 4/25/2007HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate 4/25/2007HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 110-006-000 4/26/2007SenateArrive in Senate 4/26/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading May 1, 2007 5/3/2007SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 5/3/2007SenateFirst Reading 5/3/2007SenateReferred to Rules 5/3/2007SenateAssigned to Judiciary Criminal Law 5/8/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 5/11/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. William R. Haine 5/15/2007SenateDo Pass Judiciary Criminal Law; 008-000-000 5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 16, 2007 5/15/2007SenateSecond Reading 5/15/2007SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 16, 2007 5/23/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Susana A Mendoza 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon 5/24/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules 5/25/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary Criminal Law 5/25/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Judiciary Criminal Law; 008-000-000 5/25/2007HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Edward J. Acevedo 5/25/2007SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2007 5/28/2007SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Matt Murphy 5/28/2007SenateThird Reading - Passed; 054-000-000 5/28/2007SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a) 5/28/2007HousePassed Both Houses 6/26/2007HouseSent to the Governor 8/23/2007HouseGovernor Approved 8/23/2007HouseEffective Date August 23, 2007 8/23/2007HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 95-0360