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IllinoisSB1675104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

MILITARY JUSTICE-OFFENSES

Sponsored By: Christopher Belt (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear meaning of 'may' and 'shall'

The law explains key words in the Code. “May” is permissive. “No person may …” means no one is required, authorized, or allowed to do it. “Shall” is mandatory.

Clear rules on ranks and duty status

The law defines who is a cadet or candidate. It covers students in State officer‑training programs. An enlisted member is anyone holding an enlisted grade. Duty status other than State active duty includes service under written Title 32 orders and regular Inactive Duty Training. A day runs 12:00 a.m. to 11:59:59 p.m., and punishments in days are counted as successive duty days when not during annual field training.

What counts as classified information

The law defines classified information for Illinois military matters. It covers information a U.S. or State official marks as protected for national or state security. It also includes restricted data under the Atomic Energy Act.

Who can accuse and judge military cases

The law clarifies who can bring and run military cases in Illinois. An accuser is someone who signs charges, orders another to sign, or has a private stake. Only commissioned or warrant officers are commanding officers; officers in charge count only for Article 15 punishment. The convening authority can be the original, the current commander, or a successor. A military court is a court-martial or a court of inquiry, and a military judge is detailed under Article 26. Judge advocates must be licensed lawyers and certified; another force’s senior judge advocate may certify when none are available.

Penalties for officer misconduct

Commissioned officers, cadets, and midshipmen are punished as the court‑martial directs if convicted of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman. This rule applies under the Illinois Code of Military Justice.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher Belt

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stephanie A. Kifowit

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

House vote • 5/23/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 108 • No: 0

House vote • 5/7/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee;

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/27/2025

Do Pass Judiciary;

Yes: 7 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0117

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date August 1, 2025

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025Senate

  5. Passed Both Houses

    5/23/2025Senate

  6. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

    5/23/2025House

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/23/2025House

  8. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  10. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    5/7/2025House

  11. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 014-000-000

    5/7/2025House

  12. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

    4/17/2025House

  13. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/10/2025House

  14. First Reading

    4/10/2025House

  15. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

    4/10/2025House

  16. Arrived in House

    4/9/2025House

  17. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

    4/9/2025Senate

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  19. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    4/4/2025Senate

  20. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2025

    3/5/2025Senate

  21. Second Reading

    3/5/2025Senate

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2025

    2/27/2025Senate

  23. Do Pass Judiciary; 007-000-000

    2/27/2025Senate

  24. Assigned to Judiciary

    2/18/2025Senate

  25. Referred to Assignments

    2/5/2025Senate

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