IllinoisHB5091104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House

PERMANENT PUNISHMENT REVIEW

Sponsored By: Michael Crawford (Democratic)

Passed

Summary

Creates the Permanent Punishment Review Task Force Act. Establishes the Permanent Punishment Review Task Force. Provides for the Task Force's appointment and membership. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority may collaborate with the co-chairing organization to help provide this support. Provides that the duties of the Task Force include: (1) researching and analyzing the statutory permanent punishments under Illinois law; (2) identifying factors and data relevant to determining whether a permanent punishment should be modified or eliminated based on available scholarship; (3) identifying or developing models, or both, for periodic, systematic review of Illinois's permanent punishment laws; (4) analyzing such models, including potential funding requirements, and proposing recommendations to the General Assembly; and (5) issuing a report, on or before January 1, 2028, setting forth those recommendations and summarizing the research and findings of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force may meet in person or virtually, and shall issue a written report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2028, after which the Task Force is dissolved. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2028. Effective immediately.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Aarón M. Ortíz

    Democratic • House

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Anna Moeller

    Democratic • House

  • Barbara Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Carol Ammons

    Democratic • House

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • Dagmara Avelar

    Democratic • House

  • David Koehler

    Democratic • Senate

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Edgar González, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Emil Jones, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Graciela Guzmán

    Democratic • Senate

  • Gregg Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Javier L. Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Kelly M. Cassidy

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • Kimberly A. Lightford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Lakesia Collins

    Democratic • Senate

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Lilian Jiménez

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Mark L. Walker

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mattie Hunter

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michael W. Halpin

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Napoleon Harris, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicolle Grasse

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Robert Peters

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sonya M. Harper

    Democratic • House

  • Will Guzzardi

    Democratic • House

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 80 • No: 35

House vote 4/15/2026

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 73 • No: 32

House vote 3/20/2026

Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee;

Yes: 7 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

    5/29/2026Senate
  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

    5/26/2026Senate
  3. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    5/22/2026Senate
  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

    5/21/2026Senate
  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

    5/19/2026Senate
  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

    5/15/2026Senate
  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

    5/14/2026House
  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

    5/14/2026Senate
  9. Assigned to Appropriations

    5/12/2026Senate
  10. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

    5/12/2026Senate
  11. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    5/6/2026Senate
  12. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

    5/6/2026Senate
  13. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

    5/5/2026Senate
  14. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

    4/30/2026Senate
  15. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

    4/29/2026Senate
  16. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

    4/29/2026Senate
  17. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

    4/28/2026Senate
  18. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    4/24/2026Senate
  19. Referred to Assignments

    4/16/2026Senate
  20. First Reading

    4/16/2026Senate
  21. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson

    4/16/2026Senate
  22. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

    4/16/2026Senate
  23. Arrive in Senate

    4/16/2026Senate
  24. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-032-000

    4/15/2026House
  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    4/15/2026House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

  • House Amendment 1

  • Introduced

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