Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 221 — OFFICER-INVOLVED DEATHS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    In Committee
  3. Died in session

This bill died with 99th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Creates the Investigation and Review of Deaths Involving Officers Act. Requires law enforcement agencies to have a written policy regarding the investigation of officer-involved deaths that involve a law enforcement officer employed by that agency. Allows law enforcement agencies to conduct internal investigations into officer-involved deaths, as long as they do not interfere with other investigations under this Act. Requires release of investigation reports to the public if no charges are filed against the officer. Provides for compensation through intergovernmental or interagency agreements for participation in an investigation of an officer-involved death. Defines "law enforcement agency", "law enforcement officer", and "officer-involved death".

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur Turner

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

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

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

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel

  9. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  10. Referred to Rules Committee

  11. First Reading

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Litesa E. Wallace

  13. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Christian L. Mitchell

Sponsors

  • Christian L. Mitchell · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Christian L. Mitchell

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 221 do?
Creates the Investigation and Review of Deaths Involving Officers Act. Requires law enforcement agencies to have a written policy regarding the investigation of officer-involved deaths that involve a law enforcement officer employed by that agency. Allows law enforcement agencies to conduct internal investigations into officer-involved deaths, as long as they do not interfere with other investigations under this Act. Requires release of investigation reports to the public if no charges are filed against the officer. Provides for compensation through intergovernmental or interagency agreements for participation in an investigation of an officer-involved death. Defines "law enforcement agency", "law enforcement officer", and "officer-involved death".
Who sponsors HB 221?
HB 221 is sponsored by Christian L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 221?
This bill died with 99th 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 221?
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