HB 3837 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

LAW ENFORCEMENT HIRING ACT

Summary
Creates the Law Enforcement Hiring Act. Creates the Law Enforcement Hiring Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall (1) identify various measures to ensure that unfit candidates are not hired as law enforcement officers; (2) explore strategies to prevent unnecessary deaths caused by law enforcement officers; and (3) make a report to the General Assembly no later than June 30, 2026 with recommendations for preventing people with dangerous backgrounds from being hired as law enforcement officers in the State. Sets forth membership of the Task Force. Provides that a law enforcement agency may hire a law enforcement officer without reviewing background disciplinary actions, terminations, and administrative review from previous employers. Provides that a law enforcement agency may not hire a law enforcement officer if the law enforcement officer spent less than 30 days reviewing the law enforcement officer.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 11, 2025
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Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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Feb 18, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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Justin Slaughter
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