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Illinois lawmakers propose bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in Epstein files
House Bill 5723 would create a bipartisan commission with subpoena power to investigate Epstein's network ties and protect survivors, with evidence referred for prosecution.
- On Monday, March 2, 2026, State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid filed House Bill 5723 to create a bipartisan, 10-member commission with subpoena power focused on Illinois ties to Jeffrey Epstein, convicted sex offender.
- Released federal records and recent depositions last week of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised questions, while Thomas Pritzker's resignation last month increased local scrutiny.
- Structurally, the commission would have 10 members appointed by the governor, with at least three from a different party, and could request records, hold public meetings, and issue reports over five years.
- Legislative leaders are still reviewing HB 5723, which faces procedural obstacles after late filing, while Governor JB Pritzker's office will monitor the bill as the spring session ends May 31.
- Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid said 'The goal here is straightforward: accountability and justice' and supporters say the commission could fill DOJ gaps and refer cases to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
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Illinois Democrats call for state commission to probe Epstein files for local ties
The proposed bipartisan Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission would have subpoena power to probe crimes tied to the late financier that “happened in Illinois, targeted Illinois residents or involved people and institutions subject to Illinois law,” state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid says.
Illinois Democrats propose independent commission to investigate state ties to Epstein
Illinois Democrats on Monday introduced legislation to create an independent state commission to investigate potential Illinois connections to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking operation, arguing the state has the authority to examine whether Illinois laws were broken.
Illinois lawmakers propose bipartisan commission to investigate crimes in Epstein files – CBS2 (Chicago)
The Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission would investigate crimes that happened in Illinois and that are linked to Jeffrey Epstein's network. The commission would also investigate targeted Illinois victims.
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