HB5091 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PERMENENT PUNISHMENT REVIEW
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Permanent Punishment Review Task Force Act. Establishes the Permanent Punishment Review Task Force. Provides for the Task Force's appointment and membership. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority may collaborate with the co-chairing organization to help provide this support. Provides that the duties of the Task Force include: (1) researching and analyzing the statutory permanent punishments under Illinois law; (2) identifying factors and data relevant to determining whether a permanent punishment should be modified or eliminated based on available scholarship; (3) identifying or developing models, or both, for periodic, systematic review of Illinois's permanent punishment laws; (4) analyzing such models, including potential funding requirements, and proposing recommendations to the General Assembly; and (5) issuing a report, on or before January 1, 2028, setting forth those recommendations and summarizing the research and findings of the Task Force. 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 January 1, 2028, after which the Task Force is dissolved. Repeals the Act on July 1, 2028. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2/18/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar