Illinois 99th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 5939 — REPEAL INCARCERATION COST-RIMB

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Repeals a provision that committed persons shall be responsible to reimburse the Department of Corrections for the expenses incurred by their incarceration at a rate to be determined by the Department. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to make conforming changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. First Reading

  5. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers

Sponsors

  • Mary E. Flowers · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Mary E. Flowers

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5939 do?
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Repeals a provision that committed persons shall be responsible to reimburse the Department of Corrections for the expenses incurred by their incarceration at a rate to be determined by the Department. Amends the Code of Civil Procedure to make conforming changes.
Who sponsors HB 5939?
HB 5939 is sponsored by Mary E. Flowers.
What is the current status of HB 5939?
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 5939?
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