Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: Failed

HB 6651 — CD CORR-SUPERMAX

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 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner may be transferred to a super-maximum security institution only when, within 3 months of the date of the proposed transfer: (1) while incarcerated, the prisoner committed or attempted to commit acts of violence which resulted in serious injury or death; (2) the prisoner has engaged in the second of 2 acts that occurred within one year of each other, which caused serious disruption of prison operations; or (3) he has escaped from within a security perimeter or custody, or both, or direct supervision. Provides that prisoners with serious mental illnesses shall not be transferred to a super-maximum security facility. Provides that unless the Director of Corrections personally certifies, in writing, that providing a hearing prior to transfer will pose an imminent threat to the safety and security of the prison where the prisoner is currently housed, prior to any transfer to a super-maximum security facility, a prisoner shall be entitled to a transfer hearing which complies with specified minimum requirements. Provides that at such hearing, the Department shall have the burden of proof. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall review the status of all prisoners currently housed at a super-maximum security institution within 90 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act to determine whether they should continue to be housed at that facility. Prisoners already incarcerated for longer than one year may continue to be held at a super-maximum institution only on the basis of specified criteria and must be provided a hearing within 6 months of the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Luis Arroyo

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. LaShawn K. Ford

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Cynthia Soto

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William Davis

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marlow H. Colvin

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deborah L. Graham

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Elaine Nekritz

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Esther Golar

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maria Antonia Berrios

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen A. Ryg

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Constance A. Howard

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Greg Harris

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Annazette Collins

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Naomi D. Jakobsson

  19. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Arthur L. Turner

  20. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elga L. Jefferies

  21. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Eddie Washington

  22. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Karen A. Yarbrough

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Julie Hamos

Sponsors

  • Julie Hamos · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Julie Hamos

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6651 do?
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a prisoner may be transferred to a super-maximum security institution only when, within 3 months of the date of the proposed transfer: (1) while incarcerated, the prisoner committed or attempted to commit acts of violence which resulted in serious injury or death; (2) the prisoner has engaged in the second of 2 acts that occurred within one year of each other, which caused serious disruption of prison operations; or (3) he has escaped from within a security perimeter or custody, or both, or direct supervision. Provides that prisoners with serious mental illnesses shall not be transferred to a super-maximum security facility. Provides that unless the Director of Corrections personally certifies, in writing, that providing a hearing prior to transfer will pose an imminent threat to the safety and security of the prison where the prisoner is currently housed, prior to any transfer to a super-maximum security facility, a prisoner shall be entitled to a transfer hearing which complies with specified minimum requirements. Provides that at such hearing, the Department shall have the burden of proof. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall review the status of all prisoners currently housed at a super-maximum security institution within 90 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act to determine whether they should continue to be housed at that facility. Prisoners already incarcerated for longer than one year may continue to be held at a super-maximum institution only on the basis of specified criteria and must be provided a hearing within 6 months of the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Who sponsors HB 6651?
HB 6651 is sponsored by Julie Hamos.
What is the current status of HB 6651?
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 HB 6651?
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