Illinois 101st Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

HB 5502 — IMMIGRATION-RIGHT TO COUNSEL

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

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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 101st 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act. Establishes the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides for members, compensation, and support staff. Provides that the Task Force shall investigate the implementation of universal representation for covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings in the investigation and its recommendations for how to fully provide legal representation for covered individuals facing immigration proceedings no later than July 1, 2021. Repeals the Act July 1, 2022. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  3. House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

  4. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez

  6. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  7. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Civil Committee; 014-000-000

  8. Reported Back To Judiciary - Civil Committee;

  9. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Judiciary - Civil Committee; 006-000-000

  10. To Commercial Law Subcommittee

  11. Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee

  12. Referred to Rules Committee

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 180 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (180)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5502 do?
Creates the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act. Establishes the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. Provides for members, compensation, and support staff. Provides that the Task Force shall investigate the implementation of universal representation for covered individuals in immigration removal proceedings. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report of its findings in the investigation and its recommendations for how to fully provide legal representation for covered individuals facing immigration proceedings no later than July 1, 2021. Repeals the Act July 1, 2022. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 5502?
HB 5502 is sponsored by Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), and Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 5502?
This bill died with 101st 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 5502?
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