# Illinois HB4237: KATIE'S LAW

Illinois HB4237, KATIE'S LAW, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Chris Miller (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-01-14 (Referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4237
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: KATIE'S LAW
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-12-16
- Last action: 2026-01-14, Referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Chris Miller (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that, if a noncitizen is convicted of a crime that results in death or great bodily harm, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of origin after the noncitizen is released from a term of incarceration, unless the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of entry. Provides that, if the noncitizen was not sentenced to a term of incarceration, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen after the noncitizen is sentenced. Defines "country of entry" and "country of origin". Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Illinois State Police emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Chris Miller (Republican), House

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4237.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4237.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4237-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).