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Yes: 120 • No: 67
IllinoisHB2546104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
CD CORR-PAROLE REVIEW
Sponsored By: Will Guzzardi (Democratic)
Became Law
restorative justice & public safetyassignmentscriminal law
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Parole decision standards and reasons
The Board must deny parole if it finds a big risk you will not follow release rules, if release would cheapen the crime, or if it would harm prison discipline. When weighing your case, the Board must consider youth factors, like diminished blame at younger ages and growth and maturity since the crime. If parole is denied, the Board must give you and your lawyer a written decision within 30 days that explains the reasons and key factors.
Release, supervision, and future reviews
If parole is granted for a non‑murder offense, you are released and the rest of your term‑of‑years is discharged. If you are serving first‑degree murder, release means 10 years of mandatory supervised release; the supervised release is capped by the limits set in law. If parole is denied, you can get a second review five years after the written denial, or after ten years if you are serving first‑degree murder or aggravated criminal sexual assault. If you are not serving those two offenses and are denied again, you can get a third and final review five years later. These rules do not delay any earlier parole or supervised‑release date you already qualify for, and they do not block separate court‑ordered relief.
Prehearing help and hearing rights
After your petition is accepted, a Corrections representative meets with you within six months to explain the process and suggest programs. You have seven days after that meeting to ask in writing for more programs or services. If you are indigent, the Board appoints a lawyer at least one year before eligibility; you can waive that or hire your own. The Board must give the exact hearing date and time at least 15 days ahead and can change it only for good cause; hearings are public. You can attend and speak at your hearing unless the Board finds your presence unduly burdensome, and any psychological evaluation must come from an expert in adolescent development.
When under 21 offenders can seek parole
If you were under 21 at the time of the crime and were sentenced on or after June 1, 2019, you can seek parole review. For non‑murder crimes, you may ask after 10 years. For first‑degree murder, you may ask after 20 years, or after 40 years if you have a natural life term or the listed subsection sentence. People convicted of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child are not eligible. You may file with the Prisoner Review Board once you reach that minimum or up to three years early, and you must include your commitment and sentence order. The Board decides within 30 days if your filing is proper.
Victim notice, input, and privacy
The law treats victims broadly for parole hearings, including relatives, friends, and concerned citizens. At least 12 months before a hearing, the Board notifies the State’s Attorney and sends the victim or family the date, time, rights to attend and speak, a toll‑free number, and trauma‑informed resources. Nine months before the hearing, the Board gives the inmate and lawyer the written materials it will use, but can withhold items that would harm therapy, create real danger, or threaten prison safety. Victims may appear and submit statements, including by video or other electronic means. Victim statements to the Board are confidential and not shared with the inmate or counsel; they are told the statement exists and the victim’s position.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Will Guzzardi
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Camille Y. Lilly
Democratic • House
Graciela Guzmán
Democratic • Senate
Javier L. Cervantes
Democratic • Senate
Rachel Ventura
Democratic • Senate
Robert Peters
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 33 • No: 21
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
Do Pass Criminal Law;
Yes: 6 • No: 3
House vote • 4/8/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 74 • No: 40
House vote • 3/13/2025
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee;
Yes: 7 • No: 3
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0233
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 033-021-000
5/22/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
5/15/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
5/13/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
5/12/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
5/8/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/8/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
5/7/2025SenateDo Pass Criminal Law; 006-003-000
5/7/2025SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/9/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/9/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
4/9/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/9/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/9/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 074-040-000
4/8/2025HousePlaced on Calendar - Consideration Postponed
4/7/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/13/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
3/13/2025House
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Introduced