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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that when a minor of the age of at least 13 years is adjudged delinquent for an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm in which the firearm was discharged in the commission of the offense, the court shall declare the minor a ward of the court and order the minor committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice until the minor's 21st birthday, without the possibility of aftercare release, furlough, or non-emergency authorized absence for a period of 5 years from the date the minor was committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice, except that the time that a minor spent in custody for the instant offense before being committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice shall be considered as time credited towards that 5-year period. Provides that upon release from a Department facility, a minor adjudged delinquent for an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm in which the firearm was discharged in the commission of the offense shall be placed on aftercare release until the age of 21, unless sooner discharged from aftercare release or custodianship is otherwise terminated in accordance with the Act or as otherwise provided for by law.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to establish stricter consequences for minors aged 13 and older who are found delinquent for firearm-related offenses involving the discharge of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Specifically, the bill mandates that such minors will be declared wards of the court and committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice until they turn 21 years old. During the first five years of commitment, the minor will not be eligible for aftercare release, furlough, or non-emergency absences. Any time spent in custody before commitment will count toward the five-year period. Upon release from a Department facility, the minor will be placed on aftercare release until age 21, unless discharged earlier according to legal provisions. The bill provides judges with guidance on commitment decisions by requiring them to consider individualized factors such as the minor's age, criminal background, educational history, physical and mental health, and previous community-based services. The legislation aims to balance public safety concerns with rehabilitative approaches for juvenile offenders who commit serious firearm-related offenses.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/18/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3413&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3413.htm |
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