Bill Status of SB 19   104th General Assembly


Short Description:  PRB-ADMIN CHANGES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Don Harmon

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/13/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
40 ILCS 5/18-127from Ch. 108 1/2, par. 18-127
725 ILCS 120/4.5
725 ILCS 120/5from Ch. 38, par. 1405
730 ILCS 5/3-3-1from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-1
730 ILCS 5/3-3-2from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-2
730 ILCS 5/3-3-5from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-5
730 ILCS 5/3-3-8from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-8
730 ILCS 5/3-3-9from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-9
730 ILCS 5/3-3-13from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-13
730 ILCS 5/3-3-14
730 ILCS 5/3-5-1
730 ILCS 5/3-14-1from Ch. 38, par. 1003-14-1
730 ILCS 5/5-4.5-115

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Judges Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Specifies that a person who serves as a full-time member of the Prisoner Review Board does not violate the Code's return-to-work provisions on the basis of service on the Prisoner Review Board. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that persons who have final, plenary, or non-emergency protective orders granted against the petitioner or parole candidate may submit victim statements. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall publish on its official website, and provide to registered victims, procedural information on how to submit victim statements. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board may contain members who have experience in advocacy for victims of crime and their families, advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or intimate partner violence. Provides that at least 3 members of the Board (currently, 6) must have at least 3 years experience in the field of juvenile matters. Provides that a total of 7 members must have at least 5 years' experience as a law enforcement officer, parole officer, prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or judge. Contains provisions concerning training for members and commissioners of the Prisoner Review Board. Makes changes concerning factors to be considered by the Board in deciding whether to grant or deny parole. Provides that, prior to entering an order discharging a person from parole or mandatory supervised release, the Prisoner Review Board shall provide notice and a 30-day opportunity to comment to any registered victim. Requires the Department of Corrections to prepare a report describing whether the subject has completed the mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervised release. Contains provisions concerning LEADS reports. Provides that all petitioners for clemency and medical release and all candidates for parole appearing before the Prisoner Review Board shall be afforded the opportunity to appear in person or via interactive video teleconference. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/13/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  1/13/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/13/2025SenateReferred to Assignments

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