# Illinois SB3563: 2ND CHANCE PROBATION/WEAPONS

Illinois SB3563, 2ND CHANCE PROBATION/WEAPONS, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2026-02-05 (Referred to Assignments) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3563
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: 2ND CHANCE PROBATION/WEAPONS
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-05
- Last action: 2026-02-05, Referred to Assignments
- Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: assignments
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the following are discretionary (rather than mandatory) preconditions to Second Chance Probation: (1) making full restitution to the victim or property owner; (2) obtaining or attempting to obtain employment; (3) paying fines and costs; (4) attending specified educational courses; and (5) performing community service. Eliminates a provision which requires a defendant to submit to periodic drug testing at a time and in a manner ordered by the court, but no less than 3 times during the period of probation, with the cost of the testing to be paid by the defendant. Authorizes defense counsel to offer input on the duration of the First Time Weapon Offense Program. Deletes provisions requiring the State's Attorney consent for a defendant to participate in Second Chance Probation or the First Time Weapon Offense Program.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (3)

- 2026-02-05: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-05: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson (Senate)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3563.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
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3563.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-SB3563-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).