Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3397: SANCTION-VIOL-PRETRIAL RELEASE

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that sanctions for violations of pretrial release may include imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 30 days, unless the court finds, based on the totality of the circumstances, a longer length of imprisonment in a county jail is reasonable.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill caps pretrial violation sanctions at 30 days, limiting jail time for minor violations - aligns with reform goals of reducing unnecessary incarceration and protecting defendant rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts

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in committee · Illinois · House Jul 1, 2026

HB 1438: $CORRECTIONS OMBUDSPERSON

Appropriates $1,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Office of the Independent Corrections Ombudsperson for the Office’s ordinary and contingent expenses. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.5M from General Revenue Fund to fund Corrections Ombudsperson office, advancing budget allocation for state oversight and fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds independent ombudsperson office for corrections oversight, enhancing accountability and inmate rights protection within criminal justice system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue Corrections

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in committee · Illinois · Senate May 22, 2025

SB 2632: $DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECT

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Department of Human Services for a grant to the Illinois Prison Project for the purposes of legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated persons in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M to fund legal support for incarcerated persons, advancing public service funding under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds legal support and education for incarcerated persons, promoting rehabilitation and rights within corrections system.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $2M for education services to incarcerated persons, directly advancing educational access for a specific population as defined in the topic description.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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in committee · Illinois · House May 29, 2025

HB 3996: $DHS GRANT-IL PRISON PROJECT

Appropriates $2,000,000 to the Department of Human Services for a grant to the Illinois Prison Project for the purposes of legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated persons in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Effective July 1, 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2M to fund legal support program for incarcerated individuals, directly increasing state spending on public service.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds legal support, representation, and education for incarcerated individuals in corrections, advancing rehabilitation and rights within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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passed · Illinois · House Jun 2, 2025

HB 2466: HIGHER ED-INCARCERATED STUDENT

Amends the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Removes a provision specifically excluding academic programs for incarcerated students from the definition of "institution of higher learning", "qualified institution", and "institution". In provisions concerning the AIM HIGH Grant Program, removes the grant eligibility requirement that an applicant not be incarcerated.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves barriers to higher education for incarcerated individuals, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves exclusion of incarcerated students from higher education program definitions and grant eligibility, expanding educational access for a previously barred population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 25, 2025

SB 2534: $DOC

Makes appropriations for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department of Corrections for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, as follows: General Funds $2,071,048,900; Other State Funds $114,500,000; Total $2,185,548,900.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill allocates $2.185 billion for Department of Corrections operations, directly funding corrections within criminal justice system without restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

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