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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that required hate crime training so Illinois may include material to help officers distinguish hate crimes from other crimes, understand and assist the victims of hate crimes, and ensure the accurate reporting of hate crimes, provides that the Illinois State Police shall biannually review the hate crime training curriculum. Provides the Illinois State Police may consult with the commission on discrimination and hate crimes to update the curriculum as needed. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and the completion of continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.
AI Summary
This bill mandates enhanced training for Illinois law enforcement officers regarding hate crimes and crimes motivated by bias. It requires the Illinois State Police to include curriculum that helps officers differentiate hate crimes from other offenses, understand and assist victims of these crimes, and ensure accurate reporting, with the curriculum to be reviewed and updated biannually, potentially with input from the Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes. Additionally, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, or the Board, will now conduct or approve training programs specifically on crimes motivated by bias, which will be a requirement for new officers and a component of continuing education for existing officers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 Room 409) (on 02/24/2026)
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