Issue · Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (Courts)

Every criminal justice bill, vote, and legislator stance in Illinois, automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
115
104th Regular Session
Top supporter
Lisa Davis
100% support rate
Top opponent
John Cabello
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving courts in Illinois

Legislators moving courts in Illinois
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis House · District 32
D
Strong +
100% 23
Justin Slaughter
Justin Slaughter House · District 27
D
Strong +
100% 22
Bob Morgan
Bob Morgan House · District 58
D
Strong +
100% 21
Kevin Olickal
Kevin Olickal House · District 16
D
Strong +
100% 21
Will Guzzardi
Will Guzzardi House · District 39
D
Strong +
100% 19
John Cabello
John Cabello House · District 90
R
Strong −
0% 19
Adam Niemerg
Adam Niemerg House · District 102
R
Strong −
0% 12
Jed Davis
Jed Davis House · District 75
R
Strong −
0% 11
Tom Weber
Tom Weber House · District 64
R
Strong −
0% 11
Chris Miller
Chris Miller House · District 101
R
Strong −
0% 10
Showing 111–115 of 115 bills

All criminal justice bills

in committee · Illinois · House Jan 6, 2026

HB 1479: CRIM PRO-REVOKE PRETRIAL REL

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that, upon petition of the State's Attorney of the county prosecuting a defendant on pretrial release or upon motion of the court, the court may revoke or impose sanctions on a defendant who is released on pretrial release if the defendant has violated any of the conditions of pretrial release.
Sub-Topics Courts
in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3617: LAW ENFORCEMENT-ARREST QUOTAS

Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time or be required to meet an arrest quota (rather than a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time). Defines "arrest quota". Modifies and adds criterion that may be used to evaluate a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person or exclusive bargaining representative who is or whose members are aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action in an appropriate circuit court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. Provides that, if the person or the exclusive bargaining representative is the prevailing party, the court shall award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs and additional relief the court deems appropriate. Provides that enforcement of the provisions in circuit court does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this State. Makes other changes.
Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement
in committee · Illinois · House Jan 6, 2026

HB 1208: CRIM PRO-REVOKE PRETRIAL REL

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for any offense (rather than for a felony or Class A misdemeanor), that pretrial release shall (rather than may) be revoked if the defendant is charged with an offense that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release, regardless of the classification of offense (rather than charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor) after a hearing on the court's own motion or upon the filing of a verified petition by the State.
Sub-Topics Courts
in committee · Illinois · House Oct 15, 2025

HB 4104: CRIM PRO-DENY PRETRIAL RELEASE

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding the provisions of the pretrial release statute concerning conditions for denial of pretrial release to the contrary, if the defendant is charged with a felony, the court may, in its discretion, deny the defendant pretrial release. Provides that if the court denies the defendant pretrial release under this provision, the court must state, in writing, the court's reasons for denying the defendant pretrial release.
Sub-Topics Courts
in committee · Illinois · Senate Oct 28, 2025

SB 1638: CRIMINAL RECORDS-EXPUNGEMENT

Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Modifies the definition of "criminal offense" for the purposes of the Act to include, among other things, an arrest under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. Provides that a petitioner may petition the circuit court to expunge the records of the petitioner's arrests and charges not initiated by arrest when each arrest or charge not initiated by arrest sought to be expunged resulted in, among other things, extradition to another state under the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act. Provides that a court may not consider an outstanding legal financial obligation established, imposed, or originated by a court, law enforcement agency, or a municipal, State, county, or other unit of local government when ruling upon a petition to seal criminal records of adults and minors prosecuted as adults.
Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement
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