Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 968 — PARENT CLASS-GANG VIOLENCE

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor is found to be a delinquent minor by reason of the commission of a gang-related offense, and the court finds that the minor is a first-time offender and orders that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian retain custody of that minor, the court may order the parent, guardian, or legal custodian to attend antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall establish the curriculum for the antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the father, mother, spouse, or other person liable for the support of the minor, the estate of that person, and the estate of the minor shall be liable for the cost of classes, unless the court finds that the person or estate does not have the financial ability to pay.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

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

  5. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Monique D. Davis

  6. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Monique D. Davis

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Mell

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan A. Gordon-Booth

  10. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  11. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  14. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kathleen Willis

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sam Yingling

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah Conroy

  19. Assigned to Restorative Justice Committee

  20. Referred to Rules Committee

  21. First Reading

  22. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Fred Crespo

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 968 do?
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that if a minor is found to be a delinquent minor by reason of the commission of a gang-related offense, and the court finds that the minor is a first-time offender and orders that a parent, guardian, or legal custodian retain custody of that minor, the court may order the parent, guardian, or legal custodian to attend antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the Department of Children and Family Services shall establish the curriculum for the antigang violence parenting classes. Provides that the father, mother, spouse, or other person liable for the support of the minor, the estate of that person, and the estate of the minor shall be liable for the cost of classes, unless the court finds that the person or estate does not have the financial ability to pay.
Who sponsors HB 968?
HB 968 is sponsored by Fred Crespo (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 968?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 968?
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