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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
04/21/2026
04/21/2026
Crossed Over
04/16/2026
04/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill as amended by House Amendment 1 with the following changes. In provisions relating to legislative findings, provides that developmental psychology and neuroscience studies have shown (rather than Developmental psychology and neuroscience conclude) that judgment, impulse control, and psychosocial maturity may continue (rather than continue) developing into the mid-20s. Further provides that emerging adults may differ (rather than differ) significantly from older adults in risk assessment, susceptibility to peer influence, emotional regulation, and decision making under stress. Further provides that emerging adults may also (rather than also) face elevated rates of mental health disorders, trauma exposure, substance use disorders, unemployment, and housing instability. Further provides that adult jails and prisons can be (rather than are) associated with higher rates of victimization, self harm, long-term disability, and recidivism among the emerging adult population. Further provides that after decades of program based intervention alternatives for juveniles, it is appropriate for the task force to evaluate the efficacy of each of these programs to ensure only those that are reducing criminal behavior and providing for public safety are continued while those that are not providing the expected benefits are phased out. In provisions concerning the composition of the Task Force, provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a municipal police department. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a sheriff's office. Further provides that the Task Force shall include two representatives (rather than one representative) of a community based legal services or holistic defense organization serving emerging adults. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force, recognizing that individuals aged 18 to 25, referred to as "emerging adults," may have different developmental stages in judgment, impulse control, and psychosocial maturity compared to older adults, leading to distinct challenges like higher rates of mental health issues, trauma, and unemployment, and that traditional adult correctional facilities can be detrimental to this population. The Task Force, which will include increased representation from municipal police departments, sheriff's offices, and community-based legal services organizations serving emerging adults, is charged with reviewing Illinois law and practices affecting this age group, examining successful models in other states, analyzing disparities, and recommending improvements for more developmentally appropriate, cost-effective, and equitable approaches to divert emerging adults from the criminal justice system, with a mandate to evaluate existing juvenile intervention programs to ensure their effectiveness in reducing criminal behavior and ensuring public safety. The Task Force will submit interim and final reports with findings, recommendations, and fiscal analyses, and the Act will be repealed on June 30, 2028, with its provisions taking effect immediately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Lakesia Collins (D)*,
Lisa Davis (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
William Davis (D),
Kimberly du Buclet (D),
Marcus Evans (D),
Sonya Harper (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Yolonda Morris (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Curtis Tarver (D),
Maurice West (D),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty (on 05/21/2026)
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