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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time or be required to meet an arrest quota (rather than a law enforcement officer may not be required to issue a specific number of citations within a designated period of time). Defines "arrest quota". Modifies and adds criterion that may be used to evaluate a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person or exclusive bargaining representative who is or whose members are aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action in an appropriate circuit court for declaratory or injunctive relief with respect to the violation. Provides that, if the person or the exclusive bargaining representative is the prevailing party, the court shall award the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs and additional relief the court deems appropriate. Provides that enforcement of the provisions in circuit court does not affect a right or remedy available under any other law of this State. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Counties Code and Illinois Municipal Code to prohibit law enforcement agencies from establishing arrest quotas or using citation and arrest numbers as primary performance metrics for evaluating police officers. Specifically, the bill defines an "arrest quota" as a requirement to complete a specific number of arrests or to earn points/value for arrests of various offense types. The legislation prevents counties and municipalities from mandating that law enforcement officers issue a specific number of citations within a designated time period or meet arrest quotas. Instead, officer performance evaluations must consider overall job performance and may include factors like attendance, punctuality, communication skills, de-escalation techniques, leadership, and professional judgment. The bill also provides a mechanism for individuals or bargaining representatives who are aggrieved by violations to bring civil actions in circuit court, with the potential to receive declaratory or injunctive relief, reasonable attorney's fees, and additional court-determined relief. By explicitly prohibiting quota-based evaluation systems, the bill aims to encourage more holistic and qualitative approaches to assessing law enforcement performance while maintaining the discretion of officers in carrying out their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3617&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB3617.htm |
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