summary
Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall determine whether an applicant has met the requirements of the Act and is qualified to be employed as a law enforcement officer and issue a certificate to applicants qualified to be employed as a law enforcement officer. Provides that the Board may hire investigators for the purposes of complying with the Act. Provides that the Board's investigators shall be law enforcement officers. Provides that the Board shall not waive the training requirement unless the investigator has had a minimum of 5 years experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State. Provides that any complaint filed against the Board's investigators shall be investigated by the Illinois State Police. Provides that the Board shall create, within the Board, a Statewide Enforcement Unit. Provides that the Statewide Enforcement Unit shall be responsible for the investigation of matters concerning automatic and discretionary decertification of full-time and part-time law enforcement officers, and the prosecution of matters under those provisions. Provides that before a law enforcement agency may appoint a law enforcement officer or a person seeking a certification as a law enforcement officer in the State, the chief executive officer, sheriff, appointing authority, or designee must: (1) perform a criminal background check including reviewing criminal history and national decertification indices, and all disciplinary records by any previous law enforcement or correctional employer, including complaints or investigations of misconduct, including the outcome of any investigation regardless of the result, and the reason for separation from employment; (2) check the Officer Professional Conduct Database; (3) verify from the local prosecuting authority in any jurisdiction in which the applicant has served as to whether the applicant is on any impeachment disclosure lists; and (4) inquire into whether the applicant has any past or present affiliations with terrorist organizations. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to enhance the oversight and accountability of law enforcement officers. The bill establishes a Statewide Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board that will be responsible for investigating matters related to the automatic and discretionary decertification of full-time and part-time law enforcement officers. The bill introduces more rigorous background check requirements for law enforcement officer applicants, including reviewing criminal history, national decertification indices, disciplinary records, and social media activity. Law enforcement agencies must now conduct comprehensive background investigations that include checking for affiliations with terrorist organizations, criminal groups, or hate groups, and examining an applicant's past statements or social media posts that might indicate bias or support for unlawful activities. The bill also creates a more structured process for decertification, including formal complaint hearings, the ability to surrender certification, and provisions for appealing decertification decisions. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of public and confidential databases to track law enforcement officer conduct, investigations, and certification status, and requires an annual report to be submitted detailing the number of complaints, investigations, hearings, and decertifications. The overall aim is to improve the professionalism and integrity of law enforcement by implementing more stringent screening, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3641&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3641.htm |
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