Bill Text: IL HB3225 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Veterans in Justice Act. Includes legislative findings. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police, with the advice and recommendation of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator, shall adopt rules to allow a veteran to submit his or her name and phone number to the Administrator so that each time that veteran would call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 that the 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 operator would see that the individual is a veteran and transmit that information to first responders, crisis responders, and deflection teams. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that evidence related to a person's veteran status is not admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding, except in specified circumstances. Further amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to provide that a person's veteran status shall not be used by the court to enhance the person's sentence. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections and the County Jail Act. Provides that a facility or county jail may not classify an inmate or prisoner as more dangerous or otherwise treat the inmate or prisoner less favorably than other inmates or prisoners due to the fact that the inmate or prisoner is a veteran or a combat veteran. Provides that each facility or county jail shall make available to all veterans within the facility or jail resources available to those inmates because of their veteran status, including benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, and other, non-VA benefits.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-03-10 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee [HB3225 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HB3225-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB3225 Introduced , by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
50 ILCS 750/15.6d new
725 ILCS 5/115-7.5 new
730 ILCS 5/3-7-4.5 new
730 ILCS 5/5-4-1 from Ch. 38, par. 1005-4-1
730 ILCS 125/26.2 new
735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 30 heading new
735 ILCS 5/8-3001 new
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Veterans in Justice Act. Includes legislative findings. Amends the Emergency Telephone System Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police, with the advice and recommendation of the Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator, shall adopt rules to allow a veteran to submit his or her name and phone number to the Administrator so that each time that veteran would call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 that the 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 operator would see that the individual is a veteran and transmit that information to first responders, crisis responders, and deflection teams. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and the Code of Civil Procedure. Provides that evidence related to a person's veteran status is not admissible in any civil or criminal proceeding, except in specified circumstances. Further amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to provide that a person's veteran status shall not be used by the court to enhance the person's sentence. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections and the County Jail Act. Provides that a facility or county jail may not classify an inmate or prisoner as more dangerous or otherwise treat the inmate or prisoner less favorably than other inmates or prisoners due to the fact that the inmate or prisoner is a veteran or a combat veteran. Provides that each facility or county jail shall make available to all veterans within the facility or jail resources available to those inmates because of their veteran status, including benefits provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, and other, non-VA benefits.
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A BILL FOR
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AN ACT concerning government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 1. This Act be referred to as the Veterans in
Justice Act.
Section 5. The General Assembly finds:
(1) Veterans who encounter or enter the justice system can
find themselves being treated in a stereotypical way,
classified as dangerous, and not aware of the services
available to them. This represents an injustice to our
veterans.
(2) When a veteran enters the justice system, in addition
to the normal issues faced by any person entering the justice
system, the veteran may present greater issues than the
general population related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,
trauma, drug use, and mental health, and, therefore, the
veteran is is often perceived as being more dangerous.
Veterans need assistance for the challenges they face and also
to not be seen as dangerous merely because of their veteran
status, especially for those that are combat veterans.
Section 10. The Emergency Telephone System Act is amended
by adding Section 15.6d as follows:

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(50 ILCS 750/15.6d new)
Sec. 15.6d. 9-1-1 and 9-8-8 veteran identification. The
Illinois State Police, with the advice and recommendation of
the Administrator, shall adopt rules to allow a veteran, as
that term is defined in Section 4 of the Illinois Veteran,
Youth, and Young Adult Conservation Jobs Act, to submit his or
her name and phone number to the Administrator so that each
time that veteran would call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8 that the 9-1-1 or
9-8-8 operator would see that the individual is a veteran and
transmit that information to first responders, crisis
responders, and deflection teams.
Section 15. The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 is
amended by adding Section 115-7.5 as follows:
(725 ILCS 5/115-7.5 new)
Sec. 115-7.5. Admissibility of veteran status.
(a) As used in this Section, "veteran" has the meaning
given to that term in Section 4 of the Illinois Veteran, Youth,
and Young Adult Conservation Jobs Act.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) and Section 5-4-1
of the Unified Code of Corrections, evidence related to a
person's veteran status is not admissible in any criminal
proceeding.
(c) Evidence otherwise inadmissible under this Section is

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admissible if:
(1) it is essential to prove an element of a crime or a
defense;
(2) it is offered to prove an interest or bias of a
witness, if it does not cause confusion of the issues or
mislead the trier of fact, and the probative value of the
evidence outweighs its prejudicial nature; or
(3) a person or his or her attorney voluntarily
reveals his or her veteran status to the court.
(d) A party intending to offer evidence relating to a
person's veteran status shall file a written motion at least
14 days before a hearing or a trial specifically describing
the evidence and stating the purpose for which it is offered. A
court, for good cause, may require a different time for filing
or permit filing during trial.
Upon receipt of the motion and notice to all parties, the
court shall conduct an in camera hearing, with counsel
present, limited to review of the probative value of the
person's veteran status to the case. If the court finds that
the evidence relating to a person's veteran status meets the
criteria set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection
(c), the court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of
law regarding the permitted use of the evidence.
The motion, related papers, and the record of the hearing
shall be sealed and remain under seal unless the court orders
otherwise.

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Section 20. The Unified Code of Corrections is amended by
changing Section 5-4-1 and by adding Section 3-7-4.5 as
follows:
(730 ILCS 5/3-7-4.5 new)
Sec. 3-7-4.5. Veteran inmates.
(a) As used in this Section, "veteran" has the meaning
given to that term in Section 4 of the Illinois Veteran, Youth,
and Young Adult Conservation Jobs Act.
(b) A facility may not classify an inmate as more
dangerous or otherwise treat the inmate less favorably than
other inmates due to the fact that the inmate is a veteran or a
combat veteran.
(c) Each facility shall make available to all veterans
within the facility resources available to those inmates
because of their veteran status, including benefits provided
by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Illinois
Department of Veterans' Affairs, and other, non-VA benefits.
(730 ILCS 5/5-4-1) (from Ch. 38, par. 1005-4-1)
Sec. 5-4-1. Sentencing hearing.
(a) Except when the death penalty is sought under hearing
procedures otherwise specified, after a determination of
guilt, a hearing shall be held to impose the sentence.
However, prior to the imposition of sentence on an individual

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being sentenced for an offense based upon a charge for a
violation of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code or a
similar provision of a local ordinance, the individual must
undergo a professional evaluation to determine if an alcohol
or other drug abuse problem exists and the extent of such a
problem. Programs conducting these evaluations shall be
licensed by the Department of Human Services. However, if the
individual is not a resident of Illinois, the court may, in its
discretion, accept an evaluation from a program in the state
of such individual's residence. The court shall make a
specific finding about whether the defendant is eligible for
participation in a Department impact incarceration program as
provided in Section 5-8-1.1 or 5-8-1.3, and if not, provide an
explanation as to why a sentence to impact incarceration is
not an appropriate sentence. The court may in its sentencing
order recommend a defendant for placement in a Department of
Corrections substance abuse treatment program as provided in
paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of Section 3-2-2 conditioned
upon the defendant being accepted in a program by the
Department of Corrections. At the hearing the court shall:
(1) consider the evidence, if any, received upon the
trial;
(2) consider any presentence reports;
(3) consider the financial impact of incarceration
based on the financial impact statement filed with the
clerk of the court by the Department of Corrections;

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(4) consider evidence and information offered by the
parties in aggravation and mitigation;
(4.5) consider substance abuse treatment, eligibility
screening, and an assessment, if any, of the defendant by
an agent designated by the State of Illinois to provide
assessment services for the Illinois courts;
(5) hear arguments as to sentencing alternatives;
(6) afford the defendant the opportunity to make a
statement in his own behalf;
(7) afford the victim of a violent crime or a
violation of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code,
or a similar provision of a local ordinance, the
opportunity to present an oral or written statement, as
guaranteed by Article I, Section 8.1 of the Illinois
Constitution and provided in Section 6 of the Rights of
Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. The court shall allow a
victim to make an oral statement if the victim is present
in the courtroom and requests to make an oral or written
statement. An oral or written statement includes the
victim or a representative of the victim reading the
written statement. The court may allow persons impacted by
the crime who are not victims under subsection (a) of
Section 3 of the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act
to present an oral or written statement. A victim and any
person making an oral statement shall not be put under
oath or subject to cross-examination. All statements

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offered under this paragraph (7) shall become part of the
record of the court. In this paragraph (7), "victim of a
violent crime" means a person who is a victim of a violent
crime for which the defendant has been convicted after a
bench or jury trial or a person who is the victim of a
violent crime with which the defendant was charged and the
defendant has been convicted under a plea agreement of a
crime that is not a violent crime as defined in subsection
(c) of 3 of the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act;
(7.5) afford a qualified person affected by: (i) a
violation of Section 405, 405.1, 405.2, or 407 of the
Illinois Controlled Substances Act or a violation of
Section 55 or Section 65 of the Methamphetamine Control
and Community Protection Act; or (ii) a Class 4 felony
violation of Section 11-14, 11-14.3 except as described in
subdivisions (a)(2)(A) and (a)(2)(B), 11-15, 11-17, 11-18,
11-18.1, or 11-19 of the Criminal Code of 1961 or the
Criminal Code of 2012, committed by the defendant the
opportunity to make a statement concerning the impact on
the qualified person and to offer evidence in aggravation
or mitigation; provided that the statement and evidence
offered in aggravation or mitigation shall first be
prepared in writing in conjunction with the State's
Attorney before it may be presented orally at the hearing.
Sworn testimony offered by the qualified person is subject
to the defendant's right to cross-examine. All statements

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and evidence offered under this paragraph (7.5) shall
become part of the record of the court. In this paragraph
(7.5), "qualified person" means any person who: (i) lived
or worked within the territorial jurisdiction where the
offense took place when the offense took place; or (ii) is
familiar with various public places within the territorial
jurisdiction where the offense took place when the offense
took place. "Qualified person" includes any peace officer
or any member of any duly organized State, county, or
municipal peace officer unit assigned to the territorial
jurisdiction where the offense took place when the offense
took place;
(8) in cases of reckless homicide afford the victim's
spouse, guardians, parents or other immediate family
members an opportunity to make oral statements;
(9) in cases involving a felony sex offense as defined
under the Sex Offender Management Board Act, consider the
results of the sex offender evaluation conducted pursuant
to Section 5-3-2 of this Act; and
(10) make a finding of whether a motor vehicle was
used in the commission of the offense for which the
defendant is being sentenced.
(b) All sentences shall be imposed by the judge based upon
his independent assessment of the elements specified above and
any agreement as to sentence reached by the parties. The judge
who presided at the trial or the judge who accepted the plea of

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guilty shall impose the sentence unless he is no longer
sitting as a judge in that court. Where the judge does not
impose sentence at the same time on all defendants who are
convicted as a result of being involved in the same offense,
the defendant or the State's Attorney may advise the
sentencing court of the disposition of any other defendants
who have been sentenced.
(b-1) In imposing a sentence of imprisonment or periodic
imprisonment for a Class 3 or Class 4 felony for which a
sentence of probation or conditional discharge is an available
sentence, if the defendant has no prior sentence of probation
or conditional discharge and no prior conviction for a violent
crime, the defendant shall not be sentenced to imprisonment
before review and consideration of a presentence report and
determination and explanation of why the particular evidence,
information, factor in aggravation, factual finding, or other
reasons support a sentencing determination that one or more of
the factors under subsection (a) of Section 5-6-1 of this Code
apply and that probation or conditional discharge is not an
appropriate sentence.
(c) In imposing a sentence for a violent crime or for an
offense of operating or being in physical control of a vehicle
while under the influence of alcohol, any other drug or any
combination thereof, or a similar provision of a local
ordinance, when such offense resulted in the personal injury
to someone other than the defendant, the trial judge shall

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specify on the record the particular evidence, information,
factors in mitigation and aggravation or other reasons that
led to his sentencing determination. The full verbatim record
of the sentencing hearing shall be filed with the clerk of the
court and shall be a public record.
(c-1) In imposing a sentence for the offense of aggravated
kidnapping for ransom, home invasion, armed robbery,
aggravated vehicular hijacking, aggravated discharge of a
firearm, or armed violence with a category I weapon or
category II weapon, the trial judge shall make a finding as to
whether the conduct leading to conviction for the offense
resulted in great bodily harm to a victim, and shall enter that
finding and the basis for that finding in the record.
(c-1.5) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the
contrary, in imposing a sentence for an offense that requires
a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment, the court may
instead sentence the offender to probation, conditional
discharge, or a lesser term of imprisonment it deems
appropriate if: (1) the offense involves the use or possession
of drugs, retail theft, or driving on a revoked license due to
unpaid financial obligations; (2) the court finds that the
defendant does not pose a risk to public safety; and (3) the
interest of justice requires imposing a term of probation,
conditional discharge, or a lesser term of imprisonment. The
court must state on the record its reasons for imposing
probation, conditional discharge, or a lesser term of

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imprisonment.
(c-2) If the defendant is sentenced to prison, other than
when a sentence of natural life imprisonment or a sentence of
death is imposed, at the time the sentence is imposed the judge
shall state on the record in open court the approximate period
of time the defendant will serve in custody according to the
then current statutory rules and regulations for sentence
credit found in Section 3-6-3 and other related provisions of
this Code. This statement is intended solely to inform the
public, has no legal effect on the defendant's actual release,
and may not be relied on by the defendant on appeal.
The judge's statement, to be given after pronouncing the
sentence, other than when the sentence is imposed for one of
the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(4) of Section 3-6-3,
shall include the following:
"The purpose of this statement is to inform the public of
the actual period of time this defendant is likely to spend in
prison as a result of this sentence. The actual period of
prison time served is determined by the statutes of Illinois
as applied to this sentence by the Illinois Department of
Corrections and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. In this
case, assuming the defendant receives all of his or her
sentence credit, the period of estimated actual custody is ...
years and ... months, less up to 180 days additional earned
sentence credit. If the defendant, because of his or her own
misconduct or failure to comply with the institutional

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regulations, does not receive those credits, the actual time
served in prison will be longer. The defendant may also
receive an additional one-half day sentence credit for each
day of participation in vocational, industry, substance abuse,
and educational programs as provided for by Illinois statute."
When the sentence is imposed for one of the offenses
enumerated in paragraph (a)(2) of Section 3-6-3, other than
first degree murder, and the offense was committed on or after
June 19, 1998, and when the sentence is imposed for reckless
homicide as defined in subsection (e) of Section 9-3 of the
Criminal Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012 if the
offense was committed on or after January 1, 1999, and when the
sentence is imposed for aggravated driving under the influence
of alcohol, other drug or drugs, or intoxicating compound or
compounds, or any combination thereof as defined in
subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subsection (d) of Section
11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, and when the sentence is
imposed for aggravated arson if the offense was committed on
or after July 27, 2001 (the effective date of Public Act
92-176), and when the sentence is imposed for aggravated
driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug or drugs,
or intoxicating compound or compounds, or any combination
thereof as defined in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1) of
subsection (d) of Section 11-501 of the Illinois Vehicle Code
committed on or after January 1, 2011 (the effective date of
Public Act 96-1230), the judge's statement, to be given after

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pronouncing the sentence, shall include the following:
"The purpose of this statement is to inform the public of
the actual period of time this defendant is likely to spend in
prison as a result of this sentence. The actual period of
prison time served is determined by the statutes of Illinois
as applied to this sentence by the Illinois Department of
Corrections and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. In this
case, the defendant is entitled to no more than 4 1/2 days of
sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of
imprisonment. Therefore, this defendant will serve at least
85% of his or her sentence. Assuming the defendant receives 4
1/2 days credit for each month of his or her sentence, the
period of estimated actual custody is ... years and ...
months. If the defendant, because of his or her own misconduct
or failure to comply with the institutional regulations
receives lesser credit, the actual time served in prison will
be longer."
When a sentence of imprisonment is imposed for first
degree murder and the offense was committed on or after June
19, 1998, the judge's statement, to be given after pronouncing
the sentence, shall include the following:
"The purpose of this statement is to inform the public of
the actual period of time this defendant is likely to spend in
prison as a result of this sentence. The actual period of
prison time served is determined by the statutes of Illinois
as applied to this sentence by the Illinois Department of

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Corrections and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. In this
case, the defendant is not entitled to sentence credit.
Therefore, this defendant will serve 100% of his or her
sentence."
When the sentencing order recommends placement in a
substance abuse program for any offense that results in
incarceration in a Department of Corrections facility and the
crime was committed on or after September 1, 2003 (the
effective date of Public Act 93-354), the judge's statement,
in addition to any other judge's statement required under this
Section, to be given after pronouncing the sentence, shall
include the following:
"The purpose of this statement is to inform the public of
the actual period of time this defendant is likely to spend in
prison as a result of this sentence. The actual period of
prison time served is determined by the statutes of Illinois
as applied to this sentence by the Illinois Department of
Corrections and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. In this
case, the defendant shall receive no earned sentence credit
under clause (3) of subsection (a) of Section 3-6-3 until he or
she participates in and completes a substance abuse treatment
program or receives a waiver from the Director of Corrections
pursuant to clause (4.5) of subsection (a) of Section 3-6-3."
(c-4) Before the sentencing hearing and as part of the
presentence investigation under Section 5-3-1, the court shall
inquire of the defendant whether the defendant is currently

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serving in or is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United
States. If the defendant is currently serving in the Armed
Forces of the United States or is a veteran of the Armed Forces
of the United States and has been diagnosed as having a mental
illness by a qualified psychiatrist or clinical psychologist
or physician, the court may:
(1) order that the officer preparing the presentence
report consult with the United States Department of
Veterans Affairs, Illinois Department of Veterans'
Affairs, or another agency or person with suitable
knowledge or experience for the purpose of providing the
court with information regarding treatment options
available to the defendant, including federal, State, and
local programming; and
(2) consider the treatment recommendations of any
diagnosing or treating mental health professionals
together with the treatment options available to the
defendant in imposing sentence.
A person's veteran status shall not be used by the court to
enhance the person's sentence.
For the purposes of this subsection (c-4), "qualified
psychiatrist" means a reputable physician licensed in Illinois
to practice medicine in all its branches, who has specialized
in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and nervous disorders
for a period of not less than 5 years.
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specify, on the record, the particular evidence and other
reasons which led to his or her determination that a motor
vehicle was used in the commission of the offense.
(c-7) In imposing a sentence for a Class 3 or 4 felony,
other than a violent crime as defined in Section 3 of the
Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act, the court shall
determine and indicate in the sentencing order whether the
defendant has 4 or more or fewer than 4 months remaining on his
or her sentence accounting for time served.
(d) When the defendant is committed to the Department of
Corrections, the State's Attorney shall and counsel for the
defendant may file a statement with the clerk of the court to
be transmitted to the department, agency or institution to
which the defendant is committed to furnish such department,
agency or institution with the facts and circumstances of the
offense for which the person was committed together with all
other factual information accessible to them in regard to the
person prior to his commitment relative to his habits,
associates, disposition and reputation and any other facts and
circumstances which may aid such department, agency or
institution during its custody of such person. The clerk shall
within 10 days after receiving any such statements transmit a
copy to such department, agency or institution and a copy to
the other party, provided, however, that this shall not be
cause for delay in conveying the person to the department,
agency or institution to which he has been committed.

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(e) The clerk of the court shall transmit to the
department, agency or institution, if any, to which the
defendant is committed, the following:
(1) the sentence imposed;
(2) any statement by the court of the basis for
imposing the sentence;
(3) any presentence reports;
(3.5) any sex offender evaluations;
(3.6) any substance abuse treatment eligibility
screening and assessment of the defendant by an agent
designated by the State of Illinois to provide assessment
services for the Illinois courts;
(4) the number of days, if any, which the defendant
has been in custody and for which he is entitled to credit
against the sentence, which information shall be provided
to the clerk by the sheriff;
(4.1) any finding of great bodily harm made by the
court with respect to an offense enumerated in subsection
(c-1);
(5) all statements filed under subsection (d) of this
Section;
(6) any medical or mental health records or summaries
of the defendant;
(7) the municipality where the arrest of the offender
or the commission of the offense has occurred, where such
municipality has a population of more than 25,000 persons;

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(8) all statements made and evidence offered under
paragraph (7) of subsection (a) of this Section; and
(9) all additional matters which the court directs the
clerk to transmit.
(f) In cases in which the court finds that a motor vehicle
was used in the commission of the offense for which the
defendant is being sentenced, the clerk of the court shall,
within 5 days thereafter, forward a report of such conviction
to the Secretary of State.
(Source: P.A. 101-81, eff. 7-12-19; 101-105, eff. 1-1-20;
101-652, Article 10, Section 10-281, eff. 7-1-21; 101-652,
Article 20, Section 20-5, eff. 7-1-21; 102-813, eff. 5-13-22.)
Section 25. The County Jail Act is amended by adding
Section 26.2 as follows:
(730 ILCS 125/26.2 new)
Sec. 26.2. Veteran prisoners.
(a) As used in this Section, "veteran" has the meaning
given to that term in Section 4 of the Illinois Veteran, Youth,
and Young Adult Conservation Jobs Act.
(b) A facility may not classify a prisoner as more
dangerous or otherwise treat the prisoner less favorably than
other inmates due to the fact that the prisoner is a veteran or
a combat veteran.
(c) Each jail shall make available to all veterans within

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the jail resources available to those inmates because of their
veteran status, including benefits provided by the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs, the Illinois Department of
Veterans' Affairs, and other, non-VA benefits.
Section 30. The Code of Civil Procedure is amended by
adding Part 30 of Article VIII as follows:
(735 ILCS 5/Art. VIII Pt. 30 heading new)
Part 30. Veteran Status
(735 ILCS 5/8-3001 new)
Sec. 8-3001. Admissibility of evidence; veteran status.
(a) As used in this Section, "veteran" has the meaning
given to that term in Section 4 of the Illinois Veteran, Youth,
and Young Adult Conservation Jobs Act.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c), evidence related
to a person's veteran status is not admissible in any civil
proceeding.
(c) Evidence otherwise inadmissible under this Section is
admissible if:
(1) it is essential to prove an element of a claim or
an affirmative defense;
(2) it is offered to prove an interest or bias of a
witness, if it does not cause confusion of the issues or
mislead the trier of fact, and the probative value of the

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evidence outweighs its prejudicial nature; or
(3) a person or his or her attorney voluntarily
reveals his or her veteran status to the court.
(d) A party intending to offer evidence relating to a
person's veteran status shall file a written motion at least
14 days before a hearing or a trial specifically describing
the evidence and stating the purpose for which it is offered. A
court, for good cause, may require a different time for filing
or permit filing during trial.
Upon receipt of the motion and notice to all parties, the
court shall conduct an in camera hearing, with counsel
present, limited to review of the probative value of the
person's veteran status to the case. If the court finds that
the evidence relating to a person's veteran status meets the
criteria set forth in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection
(c), the court shall make findings of fact and conclusions of
law regarding the permitted use of the evidence.
The motion, related papers, and the record of the hearing
shall be sealed and remain under seal unless the court orders
otherwise.