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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois State Police Act. Modifies the definition of "duty to intervene" in provisions regarding discretionary termination of Illinois State Police officers. Provides that a member of the Illinois State Police shall not discipline or retaliate in any way against an officer for exercising the officer's duty to intervene, for reporting unconstitutional or unlawful conduct, or for failing to follow what the officer reasonably believes is an unconstitutional or unlawful directive. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act to make similar changes, except that the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board must adopt rules prohibiting members of law enforcement agencies from retaliating. Removes language providing that an individual has no property interest in law enforcement certification at the time of initial certification or at any time thereafter, including, but not limited to, after decertification or after the officer's certification has been deemed inactive. Amends the Local Records Act. Provides that records concerning the automatic expungement of misconduct records where an officer has been found not to have committed any wrongdoing or the complaint was found to be frivolous shall be permanently retained and may not be destroyed. Amends the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act. Repeals provisions allowing a person to file notice of an anonymous complaint to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board of any conduct the person believes a law enforcement officer has committed.
AI Summary
This bill amends several Illinois laws to enhance accountability and oversight of law enforcement officers. It modifies the definition of "duty to intervene" to require officers to actively prevent excessive force by other officers and report such interventions within five days. The bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from retaliating against officers who intervene to stop unlawful conduct, report unconstitutional actions, or refuse to follow directives they reasonably believe are unlawful. It expands the grounds for potential termination or decertification of officers, including excessive use of force, tampering with evidence, or engaging in unprofessional conduct. The bill also mandates that records related to police misconduct investigations, including those where an officer is cleared of wrongdoing, be permanently retained and not destroyed. Additionally, the legislation removes a previous provision stating that law enforcement officers have no property interest in their certification, which could provide more procedural protections for officers facing potential decertification. These changes aim to increase transparency, accountability, and ethical standards within law enforcement agencies in Illinois.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1036&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1036.htm |
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