SB 179 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

CD CORR-MED RELEASE-HEARINGS

Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall place no additional restrictions, limitations, or requirements than that provided by the statute creating the procedure for medical release. Provides that upon a determination that the petitioner is eligible for a hearing on medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall: (1) provide public notice of the petitioner's name, docket number, counsel, and hearing date; and (2) provide a copy of the evaluation and any medical records provided by the Department of Corrections to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney upon scheduling the institutional hearing. Provides that a hearing on a petitioner's application for medical release is public unless the petitioner requests a non-public hearing. Provides that members of the public shall be permitted to freely attend public hearings on medical release without restriction. Provides that upon denying an eligible petitioner's application for medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall publish a decision letter outlining the reason for denial. Provides that the decision letter must include an explanation of each statutory factor and the estimated annual cost of the petitioner's continued incarceration, including the petitioner's medical care. Makes technical changes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Apr 11, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
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Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Executive
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Assignments
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Rachel Ventura
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