Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 239 — POLICE TRAINING-ETHICS

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 95th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that police officers shall be licensed instead of certified. Provides that licensure of probationary officers shall include an exam on constitutional law and ethics as well as a comprehensive exam administered by the Board. Provides that the Board shall prescribe, direct, and oversee annual ethics training for police officers and county corrections officers. Provides for revocation as a matter of law of the police officer's license, certification, or waiver if the officer pleads guilty to certain offenses. Provides for the conversion of certificates to licenses. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Millner

Sponsors

  • John J. Millner · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John J. Millner

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 SB 239 do?
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that police officers shall be licensed instead of certified. Provides that licensure of probationary officers shall include an exam on constitutional law and ethics as well as a comprehensive exam administered by the Board. Provides that the Board shall prescribe, direct, and oversee annual ethics training for police officers and county corrections officers. Provides for revocation as a matter of law of the police officer's license, certification, or waiver if the officer pleads guilty to certain offenses. Provides for the conversion of certificates to licenses. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors SB 239?
SB 239 is sponsored by John J. Millner.
What is the current status of SB 239?
This bill died with 95th 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 SB 239?
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