Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB3697      — POLICE TRAINING-HATE CRIMES

Last action — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  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.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 32% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

This bill requires enhanced hate crime training for law enforcement in Illinois.

The bill amends laws to ensure Illinois law enforcement receives training on hate crimes, including recognizing, assisting victims, and accurate reporting. It mandates biannual curriculum reviews and training for new and current officers.

Summary

Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that required hate crime training so Illinois may include material to help officers distinguish hate crimes from other crimes, understand and assist the victims of hate crimes, and ensure the accurate reporting of hate crimes, provides that the Illinois State Police shall biannually review the hate crime training curriculum. Provides the Illinois State Police may consult with the commission on discrimination and hate crimes to update the curriculum as needed. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and the completion of continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  2. Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026

  3. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  7. Arrived in House

  8. Third Reading - Passed; 049-007-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026

  12. Second Reading

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

  14. Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000

  15. Postponed - Criminal Law

  16. Postponed - Criminal Law

  17. Assigned to Criminal Law

  18. Referred to Assignments

  19. First Reading

  20. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on · 7 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (180)

180 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 49 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 11701
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 48703
% of votes cast 83%12%0%5%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Nay
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Not Voting
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

Official roll call →

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

Official roll call →

Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3697      do?
Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that required hate crime training so Illinois may include material to help officers distinguish hate crimes from other crimes, understand and assist the victims of hate crimes, and ensure the accurate reporting of hate crimes, provides that the Illinois State Police shall biannually review the hate crime training curriculum. Provides the Illinois State Police may consult with the commission on discrimination and hate crimes to update the curriculum as needed. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and the completion of continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.
Who sponsors SB3697     ?
SB3697      is sponsored by Anne Stava, Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), and Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3697     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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