CRIM CD-EXTORTION House SponsorsRep. Sidney H. Mathias-Sandra M. Pihos-Renée Kosel 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die 720 ILCS 5/12-6.5 new Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of extortion. Provides that a person commits the offense when he or she knowingly obtains property from another, with his or her consent, induced by wrongful use of actual or threatened force, violence, or fear, or under color of official right. Establishes penalties based on the value of the property extorted. 2/24/2011HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 2/24/2011HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sandra M. Pihos 2/24/2011HouseChief Co-Sponsor Rep. Renée Kosel 2/24/2011HouseFirst Reading 2/24/2011HouseReferred to Rules Committee 3/3/2011HouseAssigned to Executive Committee 3/17/2011HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/8/2013HouseSession Sine Die