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HB5270 - 104th General Assembly

JUV CT-FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL
Last Action
4/10/2026 - House: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/Art. V Pt. 5A heading new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-101 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-105 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-110 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-115 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-120 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-125 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-130 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-135 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-140 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-145 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-150 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-155 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-160 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-165 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-170 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-175 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-180 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-185 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-190 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-195 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-200 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-205 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-210 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-215 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-220 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Delinquent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds a Part concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. Specifies the unfitness standard for a minor. Sets forth procedures to raise the issue of the unfitness of a minor. Specifies the burden of proof and a presumption. Provides requirements for a fitness evaluation and hearing to determine the fitness of a minor. Provides the requirements for the services to attain fitness, the period to obtain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance to render a minor fit. Specifies time credit and sentencing guidelines for a minor who attains fitness. Provides for the legal disposition of a minor if fitness cannot be attained. Creates the Juvenile Discharge Hearing Task Force to examine the juvenile discharge hearing process, compare Illinois' process with those of other states with juvenile fitness standards, and recommend reforms to the process that ensures minors receive meaningful treatment for existing mental health needs. Provides that the recommendations shall include statutory language to update the juvenile hearing discharge process and whether the juvenile discharge hearing should take place on the same timeframe as discharge hearings for adult offenders. Provides that the Task Force may meet in person or virtually and shall issue a written report of its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly on or before July 1, 2027. Repeals task force provisions on January 1, 2028. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
2/18/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/19/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
2/23/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
3/06/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
3/09/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
3/12/2026 House Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
3/19/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
3/26/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
3/27/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/01/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
4/02/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
4/10/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/14/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
4/14/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
4/15/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
4/16/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4/16/2026 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar