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IllinoisSB1953104th General Assembly (2025–2026)SenateWALLET

POLICE RECORDS & SHERIFF BOARD

Sponsored By: Doris Turner (Democratic)

Became Law

assignmentsexecutivejudiciary - criminal

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

More counties adopt police merit systems

Counties that already have a police merit board or sheriff merit commission must use the State merit system. Counties with 75,000 to 999,999 people without a board may adopt it by ordinance. Counties under 75,000 may adopt it, or voters can force a vote with signatures from 5% or 1,000 registered voters, whichever is less. Counties over 1,000,000 are exempt, and places that do not adopt are not covered.

Agencies share full police personnel files

When one law‑enforcement agency checks a job applicant, the other agency must send the complete personnel file with a signed release. The file must arrive within 14 days (one 14‑day extension is allowed) with a signed statement that it is complete and that no other negative information is known. Files are shared without redactions except sensitive IDs, and any NDA or settlement that blocks sharing is void; court‑sealed records stay protected but must be noted. The law defines a personnel file broadly, including performance, discipline, training, investigations, and hiring background materials. For other third‑party releases, employers still remove discipline records older than four years unless the law or a court requires release. Agencies that share files under this section are immune from suit, and existing union contracts that were already in effect still control where they conflict.

Stronger background checks before police hiring

The law requires police and other law‑enforcement applicants to sign a release before a final job offer. The release lets prior employers share full employment and investigation records, including fitness exams and discipline. Prior employers must respond in 14 days (one 14‑day extension allowed) and certify the records are complete. Records are not redacted except for Social Security, tax ID, driver ID, and bank or card numbers; NDAs cannot block release. Hiring agencies must review the records first, may have to pay reasonable production costs, and can go to court to compel and recover fees. Good‑faith producers have immunity; current union contracts still control where they conflict; a State’s Attorney can direct non‑production; a model consent form is provided.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Doris Turner

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Adriane Johnson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Ann M. Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Camille Y. Lilly

    Democratic • House

  • Curtis J. Tarver, II

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Debbie Meyers-Martin

    Democratic • House

  • Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

    Democratic • House

  • Emanuel "Chris" Welch

    Democratic • House

  • Jawaharial Williams

    Democratic • House

  • Jehan Gordon-Booth

    Democratic • House

  • Julie A. Morrison

    Democratic • Senate

  • Justin Slaughter

    Democratic • House

  • Kam Buckner

    Democratic • House

  • Karina Villa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Katie Stuart

    Democratic • House

  • Kevin John Olickal

    Democratic • House

  • Kimberly Du Buclet

    Democratic • House

  • La Shawn K. Ford

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Li Arellano, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Lisa Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Beth Canty

    Democratic • House

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Maura Hirschauer

    Democratic • House

  • Maurice A. West, II

    Democratic • House

  • Michael Crawford

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Napoleon Harris, III

    Democratic • Senate

  • Nicholas K. Smith

    Democratic • House

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rita Mayfield

    Democratic • House

  • Sonya M. Harper

    Democratic • House

  • Steve McClure

    Republican • Senate

  • Thaddeus Jones

    Democratic • House

  • Tracy Katz Muhl

    Democratic • House

  • William "Will" Davis

    Democratic • House

  • Willie Preston

    Democratic • Senate

  • Yolonda Morris

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 15

House vote • 5/15/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 101 • No: 12

House vote • 4/29/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;

Yes: 10 • No: 3

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass as Amended Executive;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0158

    8/12/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/12/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/12/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/13/2025Senate

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

    5/21/2025Senate

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch

    5/15/2025House

  7. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

    5/15/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

    5/15/2025House

  9. Passed Both Houses

    5/15/2025Senate

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

    5/15/2025House

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

    5/15/2025House

  12. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

    5/15/2025House

  13. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

    5/15/2025House

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

    5/15/2025House

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin

    5/15/2025House

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

    5/15/2025House

  17. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 101-012-000

    5/15/2025House

  18. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

    5/15/2025House

  19. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams

    5/15/2025House

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper

    5/15/2025House

  21. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris

    5/15/2025House

  22. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

    5/15/2025House

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

    5/15/2025House

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith

    5/15/2025House

  25. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

    5/15/2025House

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