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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Judicial Sexual Assault Training Act. Requires the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to develop and implement a sexual assault continuing education program for judges and relevant court personnel. Provides issues to be included in the program. Requires the program to be included in the New Judge Seminar curriculum and be a mandatory program at the biennial Judicial Education Conference. Requires the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts to make a record of a judge's completion of the program after the New Judge Seminar and the Judicial Education Conference and make that record available to the public upon request.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Judicial Sexual Assault Training Act, mandates the creation and implementation of a specialized continuing education program focused on sexual assault for judges and other court staff by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. This program, developed by professionals experienced in assisting sexual assault survivors and based on sound research, aims to enhance the courts' capacity to understand and address sexual assault, abuse, and trauma, ensuring decisions prioritize victim safety and well-being while being culturally sensitive. The training will be a required component of the New Judge Seminar for newly appointed judges and a mandatory part of the Judicial Education Conference, held every two years for all judges. Furthermore, the Administrative Office will maintain records of judges' completion of this training, making these records accessible to the public upon request.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (15:30:00 3/4/2026 Room 400) (on 03/04/2026)
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