Issue · Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (Corrections)

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

Total bills
8
104th Regular Session
Top supporter
Lisa Davis
100% support rate
Top opponent
David Friess
0% support rate
Ranked legislators
10
5 support · 5 oppose
Key legislators

Who's moving corrections in Illinois

Legislators moving corrections in Illinois
Legislator Party Stance Support rate Votes
Lisa Davis
Lisa Davis House · District 32
D
Strong +
100% 18
LJ
Lilian Jiménez House · District 4
D
Strong +
100% 15
Maurice West
Maurice West House · District 67
D
Strong +
100% 14
Mike Crawford
Mike Crawford House · District 31
D
Strong +
100% 14
Kimberly Du Buclet
Kimberly Du Buclet House · District 5
D
Strong +
100% 12
David Friess
David Friess House · District 115
R
Strong −
0% 17
Adam Niemerg
Adam Niemerg House · District 102
R
Strong −
0% 12
John Cabello
John Cabello House · District 90
R
Strong −
0% 9
Dan Swanson
Dan Swanson House · District 71
R
Strong −
0% 7
Dan Ugaste
Dan Ugaste House · District 65
R
Strong −
0% 6
Showing 8 of 8 bills

All criminal justice bills

in committee · Illinois · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 4903: CRIM PRO-PRETRIAL REL-REVOKE

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, that pretrial release may be revoked after a hearing on the court's own motion or upon the filing of a verified petition by the State if the defendant: (1) is charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release; (2) has abused or manipulated the pretrial release system causing undue delay on the proceedings; or (3) has shown that he or she will not appear for court regardless of the conditions of release that are imposed (rather than when a defendant has previously been granted pretrial release for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, that pretrial release may be revoked only if the defendant is charged with a felony or Class A misdemeanor that is alleged to have occurred during the defendant's pretrial release). Establishes procedures for the pretrial release revocation hearings. Provides that the revocation hearing shall occur within 96 (rather than 72) hours of the filing of the State's petition or the court's motion for revocation. Provides that sanctions for violations of pretrial release may include imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding 60 (rather than 30) days.
Sub-Topics Corrections Courts
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 9, 2026

SB 3140: CRIM CD-VIOL ORDER PROTECT

SB 3140 increases penalties for violating court-issued orders of protection by upgrading the offense to a Class 3 felony (from Class 4) for individuals with prior convictions for domestic battery, violation of protection orders, or related offenses like stalking or aggravated battery against family members. This change directly affects repeat offenders who disregard court orders designed to protect victims of domestic violence. The bill mandates a minimum 24-hour jail term for second or subsequent violations, in addition to potential fines or restitution. It applies to violations occurring after the offender was served notice of the order or gained actual knowledge of its terms.
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 21, 2025

SB 2373: CRIM PRO-UNFIT DEFENDANT

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 concerning defendants found unfit to stand trial. Provides that if the defendant is remanded to the custody of the Department of Human Services for inpatient services, the defendant shall be placed in a secure setting. Provides that during the period of time required to determine bed and placement availability at the designated facility, the defendant shall remain in jail and the pretrial release provisions do not apply. Provides that no physician or other person employed by the Department of Human Services shall be ordered to perform, in the person's official capacity, an examination of the defendant's fitness. Provides that if the defendant with mental disabilities is ordered to outpatient treatment, the defendant shall be released from custody with instructions to contact the Department of Human Services to schedule the receipt of restoration services in the community. Provides that a defendant who either fails to arrange for the receipt of community restoration services or whom the Department reports has failed to comply in any other respect with the outpatient treatment order shall be remanded to the Department to receive inpatient services at a secure facility designated by the Department. Provides that the initial fitness report shall indicate what information, if any, contained in the report may be harmful to the mental condition of the defendant if made known to the defendant and the court may determine if the defendant is restricted from receiving the report. Provides that if the defendant is unfit due to a traumatic brain injury or organic brain disease such as Alzheimer's or dementia, or any other condition other than one treatable as a mental illness or developmental disability, the court may order the defendant placed in a suitable public or private treatment facility or program that has agreed to provide treatment to the defendant. Provides that no person who has not been determined to be unfit due to an identified condition may be placed in a facility operated by the Department of Human Services. Makes other changes. Defines terms.
Sub-Topics Corrections Courts
in committee · Illinois · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 4003: CRIM CD-AERIAL DRONE-PRISON

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning the Interference With Penal Institution Article of the Code. Provides that in addition to any other penalty provided by law, an additional one year of imprisonment shall be added to the sentence of a person who commits bringing contraband into a penal institution or unauthorized bringing or delivery of contraband into a penal institution by an employee by using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle below the navigable airspace overlying a State penal institution is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that this provision does not apply to an employee who operates the unmanned aerial vehicle within the scope of his or her employment, or a person who receives prior permission from the penal institution to operate the unmanned aerial vehicle. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally captures images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that this provision does not apply to an employee who captures images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle within the scope of his or her employment, or a person who receives prior permission from the penal institution to capture images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Defines "State penal institution" and "unmanned aerial vehicle".
Sub-Topics Corrections
in committee · Illinois · House Mar 21, 2025

HB 3468: CRIM PRO-UNFIT DEFENDANT

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 concerning defendants found unfit to stand trial. Provides that if the defendant is remanded to the custody of the Department of Human Services for inpatient services, the defendant shall be placed in a secure setting. Provides that during the period of time required to determine bed and placement availability at the designated facility, the defendant shall remain in jail and the pretrial release provisions do not apply. Provides that no physician or other person employed by the Department of Human Services shall be ordered to perform, in the person's official capacity, an examination of the defendant's fitness. Provides that if the defendant with mental disabilities is ordered to outpatient treatment, the defendant shall be released from custody with instructions to contact the Department of Human Services to schedule the receipt of restoration services in the community. Provides that a defendant who either fails to arrange for the receipt of community restoration services or whom the Department reports has failed to comply in any other respect with the outpatient treatment order shall be remanded to the Department to receive inpatient services at a secure facility designated by the Department. Provides that the initial fitness report shall indicate what information, if any, contained in the report may be harmful to the mental condition of the defendant if made known to the defendant and the court may determine if the defendant is restricted from receiving the report. Provides that if the defendant is unfit due to a traumatic brain injury or organic brain disease such as Alzheimer's or dementia, or any other condition other than one treatable as a mental illness or developmental disability, the court may order the defendant placed in a suitable public or private treatment facility or program that has agreed to provide treatment to the defendant. Provides that no person who has not been determined to be unfit due to an identified condition may be placed in a facility operated by the Department of Human Services. Makes other changes. Defines terms.
Sub-Topics Corrections Courts
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 11, 2025

SB 299: REINSTATE DEATH PENALTY

Creates the Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2025. Provides that if an indigent defendant is charged with an offense for which a sentence of death is authorized, and the State's Attorney has not, at or before arraignment, filed a certificate indicating he or she will not seek the death penalty or stated on the record in open court that the death penalty will not be sought, the trial court shall immediately appoint the Public Defender, or any other qualified attorney or attorneys as the Illinois Supreme Court shall by rule provide, to represent the defendant as trial counsel. Creates the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Provides that moneys deposited into the Trust Fund shall be used exclusively for the purposes of providing funding for the prosecution and defense of capital cases and for providing funding for post-conviction proceedings. Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals the Death Penalty Abolition Fund and reinstates the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Reinstates the death penalty if: (1) the murdered individual was a peace officer, fireman, an emergency medical technician - ambulance, emergency medical technician - intermediate, emergency medical technician - paramedic, ambulance driver, or other medical assistance or first aid personnel, employed by a municipality or other governmental unit killed in the course of performing his or her official duties, to prevent the performance of his or her official duties, or in retaliation for performing his or her official duties, and the defendant knew or should have known that the murdered individual was a peace officer or fireman; or (2) the murdered individual was an employee of an institution or facility of the Department of Corrections, or any similar local correctional agency, killed in the course of performing his or her official duties, to prevent the performance of his or her official duties, or in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Amends the Freedom of Information Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, and the State Appellate Defender Act to make conforming changes.
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2130: REINSTATE DEATH PENALTY

Creates the Capital Crimes Litigation Act of 2025. Provides that if an indigent defendant is charged with an offense for which a sentence of death is authorized, and the State's Attorney has not, at or before arraignment, filed a certificate indicating he or she will not seek the death penalty or stated on the record in open court that the death penalty will not be sought, the trial court shall appoint the Public Defender or another qualified attorney to represent the defendant. Creates the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Provides that moneys deposited into the Fund shall be used exclusively to provide funding for the prosecution and defense of capital cases and post-conviction proceedings. Amends the State Finance Act. Repeals the Death Penalty Abolition Fund and reinstates the Capital Litigation Trust Fund. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Reinstates the death penalty if: (1) the murdered individual was a peace officer, fireman, emergency medical technician - ambulance, emergency medical technician - intermediate, emergency medical technician - paramedic, ambulance driver, or other medical assistance or first aid personnel, employed by a municipality or other governmental unit killed in the course of performing his or her official duties, to prevent the performance of his or her official duties, or in retaliation for performing his or her official duties, and the defendant knew or should have known the status of the murdered individual; (2) the murdered individual was an employee of an institution or facility of the Department of Corrections, or any similar local correctional agency, killed in the course of performing his or her official duties, to prevent the performance of his or her official duties, or in retaliation for performing his or her official duties; or (3) the murdered individual was an investigator or caseworker with the Adult Protective Services Program or an ombudsman under the State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of the Department on Aging, an investigator or employee of the Department of Children and Family Services, or a special agent with the Illinois Liquor Control Commission or the Department of Revenue. Amends the Freedom of Information Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, and the State Appellate Defender Act to make conforming changes.
in committee · Illinois · Senate Feb 7, 2025

SB 2132: CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDITS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner serving a sentence for bringing contraband into a penal institution committed on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act shall receive no more than 4.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Provides that on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a prisoner serving a sentence for bringing contraband into a penal institution shall receive no additional sentence credit under the Code. Provides that a prisoner serving a sentence for aggravated battery in which the victim was a peace officer, a State or county corrections officer, or an employee of a State or county correctional facility shall receive no more than 4.5 days of sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment.