House Sponsors: MYERS,RICHARD. Short description: CRIM CD-REPORT SEX ASSAULT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Requires a person who witnesses the offense of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, criminal sexual abuse, or aggravated criminal sexual abuse to report the offense to a local law enforcement agency or peace officer as soon as possible. Reporting may include telephoning an emergency number such as 9-1-1. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to this violation if the witness' own life or physical safety is jeopardized. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor if the victim is at least 13 years of age and a Class 4 felony if the victim is under 13. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status