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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to conduct or approve a training program, including continuing educational requirements, for law enforcement officers of local law enforcement agencies serving as juvenile officers before an officer may serve as a juvenile officer or continue serving as a juvenile officer. Requires the Board to issue a certificate for satisfactory completion of the training program. Requires the Board to set eligibility requirements for juvenile officers. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Defines "juvenile police officer" as an eligible sworn police officer and an officer who has completed continuing educational requirements.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that law enforcement officers serving as juvenile officers in Illinois must complete a specific training program, including ongoing education, approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (ILETSB). This training is a prerequisite for becoming or continuing as a juvenile officer, and successful completion will be evidenced by a certificate issued by the ILETSB, which will also set the eligibility requirements for these officers. The bill also amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to define a "juvenile police officer" as a sworn police officer who meets these eligibility criteria and has completed the required training and continuing education.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Police & Fire Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 118) (on 02/26/2026)
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