SPRINGFIELD – There was debate Thursday in the Illinois Senate on Senate Bill 333, which creates a delayed notification procedure involving law enforcement investigating sex crimes against minors.

The idea behind the legislation is to allow the victims to prioritize their medical treatment, but State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is concerned delaying involvement of the police will let abusers get away and possibly expose the victims to additional abuse.

Bryant says this is a very regressive bill. She and others have worked very hard in the legislature to make sure those who are being abused sexually or otherwise are taken care of. She urged Senate members to vote “no” on the bill.

The Senate voted 31 to 22 in favor of the legislation, which now heads to the House for consideration.

The spring legislative session is scheduled to conclude May 19.

Click here to hear Bryant’s remarks regarding this bill.