HB2764 - 104th General Assembly
CD CORR-EARNED REENTRY
House Sponsors
Rep. Carol Ammons - Kelly M. Cassidy, Anne Stava, Barbara Hernandez, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Rita Mayfield, Theresa Mah, Will Guzzardi and Kevin John Olickal
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 5/3-3-3from Ch. 38, par. 1003-3-3
730 ILCS 5/3-3-3.1 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in specified provisions of law, a person serving a term of imprisonment, including terms of natural life, in a Department of Corrections institution or facility is eligible for earned reentry. Provides that for the first year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 35 consecutive years. Provides that for the second year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 25 consecutive years. Provides that for the third year following the effective date of the amendatory Act and each year thereafter, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 20 consecutive years. Provides that hearings for earned reentry shall be administered by the Prisoner Review Board. Establishes procedures for the hearing. Removes provision that no person serving a term of natural life imprisonment may be paroled or released except through executive clemency. Provides that if any incarcerated person is released on earned reentry, his or her sentence shall be considered complete after the term of mandatory supervised release. Applies retroactively. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to delay parole or mandatory supervised release consideration for petitioners who are or will be eligible for release earlier than the provision provides. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed as a limit, substitution, or bar on a person's right to sentencing relief, or any other manner of relief, obtained by order of a court in proceedings other than as provided in the provision. Contains a severability provision. Defines "earned reentry". Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2/05/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons |
2/06/2025 | House | First Reading |
2/06/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
2/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava |
2/27/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy |
2/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez |
2/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. |
2/27/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
2/28/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah |
3/04/2025 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |
3/20/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi |
3/21/2025 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee |
4/09/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal |