Passed bill authored by State Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy aims to update verification and registration requirements for sex offenders in Illinois, including residency restrictions and DNA submission, following approval in both chambers, according to the Illinois General Assembly.
In the House, 76 Democrats and 40 Republicans voted in favor of the bill.
Meanwhile, in the Senate, 36 Democrats and one Republican voted in favor of the bill, while 18 Republicans voted against it.
Cassidy introduced the bill in the Illinois House on Feb. 7, 2025 during the 104th session.
The legislation, known as HB3492, was passed on Oct. 30, 2025 during the general assembly session 104.
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the S

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