IL HB3887 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 19 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-04-23 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections Ombudsman Bureau is established as a separate bureau within the Department of Corrections. Provides that the Governor shall appoint a Director of the Bureau within 30 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Ombudsman may receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints that the Department: (1) violated a specific law, rule, or Department written policy; or (2) endangered the health or safety or any person. Provides that if the Ombudsman discovers evidence that the Ombudsman reasonably believes constitutes the commission of a crime, the Ombudsman immediately shall, if the Ombudsman considers it appropriate, inform the Director of the Department, who shall conduct an investigation. Provides that an Ombudsman shall be given: (1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint; and immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the Department. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of obstruction of the Ombudsman. This offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Makes other changes.

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Title

CD CORR-DEPT OMBUDSMAN

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2021-04-23HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2021-04-21HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-21HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-08HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2021-03-23HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 012-007-000
2021-03-16HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2021-02-22HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2021-02-22HouseFirst Reading
2021-02-19HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
720531-10New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-1New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-10New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-15New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-20New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-25New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-30New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-35New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-40New CodeSee Bill Text
73053-2.1-5New CodeSee Bill Text
7305Art. Ch. III ArtNew CodeSee Bill Text

Illinois State Sources


Bill Comments

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