# Illinois HB4639: JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION

Illinois HB4639, JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by no sponsor on record; status signed, last action 2026-07-31 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB4639
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-28
- Last action: 2026-07-31, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668
- Sponsors: no sponsor on record
- Cosponsors: 16
- Subjects: restorative justice & public safety, assignments, criminal law
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (131 yes, 69 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 2

## Summary

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court shall require the parties involved to consider participation in a restorative practice, such as a conference or circle as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties by focusing on the needs and obligations of all parties involved through a participatory process. Provides that participation in the process shall be voluntary by all parties, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations. Provides that the agreement shall be recommended to the court as an alternative to sentencing.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Youth get voluntary options before sentencing: benefit, low. Before juvenile sentencing, Illinois courts can require parties to consider a restorative meeting or circle when services are available. These meetings focus on repairing harm from the offense. Taking part remains voluntary for everyone. Any agreement must contain only reasonable obligations that f…
- Community mediation offers youth another path: mixed, low. Illinois courts, prosecutors, or prosecutor-designated groups can create community mediation programs for minor juvenile cases, but are not required to. Cases must come through police or probation adjustments or prosecutor diversion referrals, and youth must admit responsibility. Panels must reflec…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Cosponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Emil Jones, III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Javier L. Cervantes (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Justin Slaughter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lakesia Collins (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lisa Davis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Michael Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Napoleon Harris III (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Robert Peters (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Sara Feigenholtz (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Yolonda Morris (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-20 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 39 | 18 |   |
| 2026-05-06 | Senate | Do Pass Criminal Law; | pass | 6 | 2 |   |
| 2026-04-16 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 65 | 39 |   |
| 2026-04-16 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; | pass | 7 | 3 |   |
| 2026-04-09 | House | House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; | pass | 7 | 4 |   |
| 2026-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; | pass | 7 | 3 |   |

## Actions (54)

- 2026-07-31: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668 (House)
- 2026-07-31: Effective Date January 1, 2027 (House)
- 2026-07-31: Governor Approved (House)
- 2026-06-18: Sent to the Governor (House)
- 2026-05-22: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III (Senate)
- 2026-05-21: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III (Senate)
- 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes (Senate)
- 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins (Senate)
- 2026-05-20: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate)
- 2026-05-20: Passed Both Houses (House)
- 2026-05-20: Third Reading - Passed; 039-018-000 (Senate)
- 2026-05-14: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-14: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-05-06: Do Pass Criminal Law; 006-002-000 (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)
- 2026-05-05: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters (Senate)
- 2026-04-29: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (Senate)
- 2026-04-29: Assigned to Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-04-28: Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (Senate)
- 2026-04-21: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-04-21: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-04-21: Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura (Senate)
- 2026-04-21: Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-04-21: Arrive in Senate (Senate)
- 2026-04-16: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled (House)
- 2026-04-16: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 065-039-000 (House)
- 2026-04-16: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-04-16: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted (House)
- 2026-04-16: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis (House)
- 2026-04-16: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 (House)
- 2026-04-14: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-04-10: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-04-10: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-04-09: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-09: House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-04-09: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-004-000 (House)
- 2026-04-08: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-04-08: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-08: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-03-20: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-03-20: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled (House)
- 2026-03-20: Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 (House)
- 2026-03-19: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-19: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-03-12: Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-02-10: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford (House)
- 2026-02-03: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-03: First Reading (House)
- 2026-01-28: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639enr.pdf)
- House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham001.pdf)
- House Amendment 2: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham002.pdf)
- House Amendment 3: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham003.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639.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
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639enr.pdf)
- [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham001.pdf)
- [House Amendment 2 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham002.pdf)
- [House Amendment 3 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639ham003.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB4639.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-HB4639-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).