HB4138 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
SEARCH WARR-ELECTRONIC-RETURN
Last Action
2/11/2026 - House: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Hearings
Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing Feb 24 2026 4:00PM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Search and Seizure Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that telecommunications carriers shall return all electronic instruments, articles, or things within 36 hours if the search warrant was issued pursuant to an investigation of a forcible felony.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick Windhorst |
| 10/15/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 10/15/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/11/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |
