# Illinois SB3942: JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE

Illinois SB3942, JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) Senate bill sponsored by Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-08-07 (Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0830) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois SB3942
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-02-06
- Last action: 2026-08-07, Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0830
- Sponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Subjects: assignments, criminal law, restorative justice & public safety
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 4 (133 yes, 54 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that required notification by the court under the Act does not prevent the Department of Juvenile Justice from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that, if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for reporting, the Department shall ensure that a report is given to the court that complies with the requirements of the Act. Provides that the Department shall also make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court, if required. Provides that, if the court sets a court date after a youth's anticipated release from a Department facility, this does not prevent the Department from exercising its release authority under the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that if a youth is released to aftercare supervision prior to the date set by the court for the youth's return, the Department shall make reasonable efforts to facilitate the youth's appearance in court.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Mary Edly-Allen (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Carol Ammons (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Justin Slaughter (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Karina Villa (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kimberly A. Lightford (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Laura Faver Dias (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lilian Jiménez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lisa Davis (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Michael Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Norma Hernandez (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-05-30 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed | pass | 76 | 38 |   |
| 2026-05-07 | House | Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; | pass | 7 | 3 |   |
| 2026-04-15 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; | pass | 44 | 10 |   |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Do Pass Criminal Law; | pass | 6 | 3 |   |

## Actions (40)

- 2026-08-07: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0830 (Senate)
- 2026-08-07: Effective Date January 1, 2027 (Senate)
- 2026-08-07: Governor Approved (Senate)
- 2026-06-26: Sent to the Governor (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez (House)
- 2026-05-30: Passed Both Houses (Senate)
- 2026-05-30: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled (House)
- 2026-05-30: Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 076-038-000 (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons (House)
- 2026-05-29: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-05-29: Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Lilian Jiménez (House)
- 2026-05-29: Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias (House)
- 2026-05-28: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa (Senate)
- 2026-05-28: Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis (House)
- 2026-05-28: Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford (House)
- 2026-05-28: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee (House)
- 2026-05-27: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-05-27: House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-05-22: Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026 (House)
- 2026-05-21: Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Slaughter (House)
- 2026-05-21: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-19: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-19: Second Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-07: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate (House)
- 2026-05-07: Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 (House)
- 2026-04-27: Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee (House)
- 2026-04-16: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-04-16: First Reading (House)
- 2026-04-16: Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez (House)
- 2026-04-16: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (Senate)
- 2026-04-15: Arrived in House (House)
- 2026-04-15: Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 10, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Second Reading (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 5, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Do Pass Criminal Law; 006-003-000 (Senate)
- 2026-02-24: Assigned to Criminal Law (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Referred to Assignments (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: First Reading (Senate)
- 2026-02-06: Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen (Senate)

## Bill text

- Engrossed: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942eng.pdf)
- Enrolled: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942enr.pdf)
- House Amendment 1: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942ham001.pdf)
- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942.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
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942eng.pdf)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942enr.pdf)
- [House Amendment 1 (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942ham001.pdf)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/SB/PDF/10400SB3942.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-SB3942-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).