HB5723Introduced in the House
IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION
Introduced by Abdelnasser Rashid, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
March 12, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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