# Illinois HB5588: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUN CT

Illinois HB5588, RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUN CT, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Robyn Gabel (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-03-27 (House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HB5588
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUN CT
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-03-27, House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Sponsor: Robyn Gabel (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Subjects: restorative justice & public safety
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Creates the Restorative Justice Community Court Act. Provides that the chief judge of each judicial circuit shall establish at least one Restorative Justice Community Court and may establish additional satellite Restorative Justice Community Courts. Provides that Restorative Justice Community Courts shall be planned, operated, and evaluated in accordance with the Illinois Supreme Court Problem-Solving Court standards and shall obtain certification and maintain compliance with the requirements of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Provides that referral to the Restorative Justice Community Court may be initiated by the court; the defendant; counsel for the defendant; probation, pretrial services, or Restorative Justice Community Court staff; or the State's Attorney. Provides that, upon admission to a Restorative Justice Community Court, the court shall enter an order staying the criminal proceedings and tolling the speedy-trial period. Provides that, upon a finding by the court that a participant has successfully completed all conditions of a Restorative Justice Community Court Agreement, including obligations to repair harm, participate in restorative processes, and comply with services and supports identified in the restorative agreement, the court shall: (1) dismiss the charge or charges underlying the participant's admission to the Restorative Justice Community Court in the interests of justice and (2) enter an order dismissing the charge or charges and expunging the record of arrest and court proceedings in accordance with the Criminal Identification Act without any statutory waiting period. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2027.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Robyn Gabel (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kelly M. Cassidy (Democratic), House

## Actions (10)

- 2026-03-27: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-27: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-19: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (House)
- 2026-03-18: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-03-02: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-03-02: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel (House)
- 2026-02-24: Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: First Reading (House)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robyn Gabel (House)

## Bill text

- House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5588ham001.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5588.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
- [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5588ham001.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HB/PDF/10400HB5588.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-HB5588-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).