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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. In the procedures for executive clemency, provides that a victim who has supplied a statement to the Prisoner Review Board may waive notice of petitions for clemency and the waiver must be in writing. Provides that the statement supplied by the victim shall be part of all petitions for clemency filed by the petitioner. Provides that if the victim is not registered with the Board, the Board shall contact the sentencing county's State's Attorney's Office for the victim's last known address. Provides that the Board shall send notice to the last known address of the victim. Provides that at the request of the victim, the Board shall allow the victim to provide oral testimony via electronic means and not require the victim to appear in person at the executive clemency hearing. Provides that a victim who waives notice shall receive notice if the Prisoner Review Board makes a recommendation of clemency to the Governor. Provides that the notice to the victim of a recommendation of clemency shall be in writing and given not less than 30 days prior to the Board's recommendation of clemency being sent to the Governor.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to enhance victim notification and participation in the executive clemency process. The bill modifies procedures for petitions seeking pardon, commutation, or reprieve by giving victims more options and protections. Specifically, if a victim is registered with the Prisoner Review Board, they will receive at least 30 days' written notice before an executive clemency hearing. For victims not already registered, the Board will contact the county State's Attorney's Office to obtain the victim's last known address. The bill allows victims to provide oral testimony via electronic means, eliminating the requirement to appear in person at the hearing. Victims can now waive notice of clemency petitions, but must do so in writing, and any statement they provide will be included with all clemency petitions. Importantly, even if a victim waives initial notice, they will still be notified in writing at least 30 days before the Board recommends clemency to the Governor. These changes aim to give victims more flexibility and information throughout the clemency process while maintaining the confidentiality of their statements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing (17:00:00 3/18/2026 Room D-1 Stratton Building) (on 03/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1265&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1265.htm |
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