Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 5 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB3636      — FEDERAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Last action — Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that information reported to the Illinois State Police under the Act is confidential and shall not be released unless expressly permitted by State or federal law. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall conduct a criminal history background check on an applicant if a qualified entity submits (1) a request to the Illinois State Police to perform a State and national background check on the applicant in a form and manner prescribed by the Illinois State Police that includes a statement containing the name, address, and date of birth appearing on a valid identification card or document issued by the State to the applicant; (2) a waiver on a form approved by the Illinois State Police that is signed by the applicant allowing the release of the State and national criminal history record information to the qualified entity; (3) the applicant's fingerprints in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information prescribed by the Illinois State Police; and (4) any fee prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Provides that, upon positive identification, the Illinois State Police shall provide the qualified entity with records of the applicant's conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or sentencing, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that is a felony or any crime directly related to providing care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. Provides that any information received by a qualified entity under the provisions shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. Provides that a background check conducted under the provisions does not constitute compliance with any background check required by law. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police determines that the Illinois records provided to a qualified entity were inaccurate, then the Illinois State Police shall provide updated records to the qualified entity and the applicant. Defines terms. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  3. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 24, 2026

  4. Second Reading

  5. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  6. Do Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve McClure

  17. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law

  18. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  19. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

  20. Assigned to Criminal Law

  21. Referred to Assignments

  22. First Reading

  23. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Linda Holmes

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Criminal Law

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 3000
Democrat 6001
Total 9001
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3636      do?
Amends the Criminal Identification Act. Provides that information reported to the Illinois State Police under the Act is confidential and shall not be released unless expressly permitted by State or federal law. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall conduct a criminal history background check on an applicant if a qualified entity submits (1) a request to the Illinois State Police to perform a State and national background check on the applicant in a form and manner prescribed by the Illinois State Police that includes a statement containing the name, address, and date of birth appearing on a valid identification card or document issued by the State to the applicant; (2) a waiver on a form approved by the Illinois State Police that is signed by the applicant allowing the release of the State and national criminal history record information to the qualified entity; (3) the applicant's fingerprints in an electronic format that complies with the form and manner for requesting and furnishing criminal history record information prescribed by the Illinois State Police; and (4) any fee prescribed by the Illinois State Police. Provides that, upon positive identification, the Illinois State Police shall provide the qualified entity with records of the applicant's conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, finding of guilt, jury verdict, or entry of judgment or sentencing, including, but not limited to, convictions, preceding sentences of supervision, conditional discharge, or first offender probation, under the laws of any jurisdiction of the United States that is a felony or any crime directly related to providing care, treatment, education, training, instruction, supervision, or recreation to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities. Provides that any information received by a qualified entity under the provisions shall be used solely for internal purposes in determining the suitability of an applicant. Provides that a background check conducted under the provisions does not constitute compliance with any background check required by law. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police determines that the Illinois records provided to a qualified entity were inaccurate, then the Illinois State Police shall provide updated records to the qualified entity and the applicant. Defines terms. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors SB3636     ?
SB3636      is sponsored by Linda Holmes (Democrat), Steve McClure (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Terri Bryant (Republican), Jil Tracy (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), and Craig Wilcox (Republican).
What is the current status of SB3636     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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