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SB 2197

CRIM REGISTRATION ACTS-NO FEES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Javier Cervantes and 5 co-sponsors

Illinois bill eliminates all fees associated with criminal registration requirements, removing financial barriers for registrants but shifting costs to state budget.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
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Bill Summary · SB 2197

Legislative bill overview

SB 2197 eliminates fees associated with criminal registration requirements in Illinois. Currently, individuals required to register as sex offenders or under other criminal registration acts must pay administrative fees; this bill would remove those financial charges entirely.

Why is this important

Criminal registration fees create financial barriers for people already under strict legal supervision, potentially affecting their ability to comply with registration requirements and reintegrate into society. The bill addresses whether public safety administration costs should be subsidized by those subject to registration or funded through general state revenue.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost shifting: Eliminating fees transfers administrative expenses from registrants to taxpayers; fiscal impact and which state budget bears the cost remains unclear
  • Compliance incentives: Opponents may argue fees create accountability mechanisms, while supporters contend fees create hardship that undermines compliance
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's reference to "criminal registration acts" (plural) may apply broadly beyond sex offender registration, potentially including other registries with different policy justifications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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