(815 ILCS 411/1) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Self-Administered Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit Ban Act.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |
(815 ILCS 411/5) Sec. 5. Definition. As used in this Act, "self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit" means materials advertised or marketed as a means for a person, other than a medical professional, to collect physical evidence of a sexual assault.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |
(815 ILCS 411/10) Sec. 10. Prohibition on the sale of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits. It is unlawful for any person to sell, market, promote, advertise, or otherwise distribute a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to a consumer in this State.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |
(815 ILCS 411/15) Sec. 15. Private right of action. A person aggrieved by a violation of this Act by a seller of a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit may file suit in circuit court in the county where the alleged offense occurred or where any person who is a party to the action resides. An action may be brought by one or more persons for and on behalf of themselves and other persons similarly situated. A person aggrieved by a violation of this Act is entitled to collect: (1) compensatory damages in the amount of any | ||
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(2) punitive damages, not to exceed $1,000 for each | ||
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(3) attorney's fees and costs.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |
(815 ILCS 411/20) Sec. 20. Enforcement. (a) The Attorney General or the State's Attorney of the county where the purchaser of a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit resides may file a complaint in the circuit court in the county where the alleged offense occurred for: (1) injunctive relief to restrain violations of this | ||
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(2) a civil penalty, not to exceed $1,500 for each | ||
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(3) any other relief as may be required. (b) Upon the commencement of any action under this Section by a State's Attorney, the State's Attorney shall mail a copy of the complaint or other initial pleading to the Attorney General, and upon the entry of any judgment or order in the action, shall mail a copy of the judgment or order to the Attorney General.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |
(815 ILCS 411/99) Sec. 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026.(Source: P.A. 104-235, eff. 1-1-26.) |