Only Illinois State Police officers who successfully complete the training may be assigned as investigators in officer-involved criminal sexual assault investigations under Section 10 of the Law Enforcement Criminal Sexual Assault Investigation Act.

(4) Investigation of officer-involved deaths;

training.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall have a written policy regarding the investigation of officer-involved deaths that involve a law enforcement officer employed by the Illinois State Police as required under Section 1-10 of the Police and Community Relations Improvement Act and shall provide specialized training in that policy for Illinois State Police officers.

(5) Juvenile specialist;

training.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall provide specialized juvenile training for Illinois State Police officers who meet the definition of "juvenile police officer" as defined under paragraph (17) of Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.

Juvenile specialists may complete questioning of juveniles on school grounds as provided under Section 22-88 of the School Code.

(6) Peer support program;

training.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall cooperate with the Office of the Director to provide peer support advisors with appropriate specialized training in counseling to conduct 10400SB1781sam001 -8- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a peer support counseling sessions under Section 10 of the First Responders Suicide Prevention Act.

(7) Police dog training standards;

training.

(4)(8) Training;Safe2Help;

post-traumatictraining. stress disorder.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall conductcooperate orwith approvethe aDivision trainingof Criminal Investigation to ensure all program inpersonnel post-traumaticor stresscall SB1781center -staff, 7or -both, LRB104are 07511appropriately RLCtrained 17555in bthe disorderareas fordescribed Statein policesubsection officers.(f) of Section 10 of the Student Confidential Reporting Act.

The(10) purpose(c-5) ofIn-service thattraining. training shall be to equip State police officers to identify the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and to respond appropriately to individuals exhibiting those symptoms.

(5)(1) Training;At least once, the Division of the Academy and Training shall develop and require the following in-service training opportunities to be completed by Illinois State Police officers:

opioid(A) antagonists.Cell phone medical information;

Thetraining. Division of the Academy and Training shall conduct or approve a training program for State police officers in the administration of opioid antagonists as defined in paragraph (1) of subsection (e) of Section 5-23 of the Substance Use Disorder Act that is in accordance with that Section.

AsTraining usedrequired inunder this Section,subparagraph "State(A) policeshall officers"provide includesinstruction full-timeon oraccessing part-time State police officers, investigators, and anyusing othermedical employee10400SB1781sam001 of-9- theLRB104 Illinois07511 StateRLC Police35264 exercisinga theinformation powersstored ofin acell peacephones. officer.

(6) Training;

sexual assault and sexual abuse.

(A) Every 3 years, the Division of the Academy and Training shall present in-service training on sexual assault and sexual abuse response and report writing training requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:

(i) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;

(ii) understanding the role trauma has played in a victim's life;

(iii) responding to the needs and concerns of a victim;

SB1781 - 8 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b (iv) delivering services in a compassionate, sensitive, and nonjudgmental manner;

(v) interviewing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in this paragraph (6);

(vi) understanding cultural perceptions and common myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse;

and (vii) report writing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in this paragraph (6).

(B) This training must also be presented in all full and part-time basic law enforcement academies.

(C) Instructors providing this training shall have successfully completed training on evidence-based, trauma-informed, victim-centered responses to cases of sexual assault and sexual abuse and have experience responding to sexual assault and sexual abuse cases.

(D) The Illinois State Police shall adopt rules, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, to determine the specific training requirements for these courses, including, but not limited to, the following:

(i) evidence-based curriculum standards for report writing and immediate response to sexual assault and sexual abuse, including SB1781 - 9 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b trauma-informed, victim-centered interview techniques, which have been demonstrated to minimize retraumatization, for all State police officers;

and (ii) evidence-based curriculum standards for trauma-informed, victim-centered investigation and interviewing techniques, which have been demonstrated to minimize retraumatization, for cases of sexual assault and sexual abuse for all State police officers who conduct sexual assault and sexual abuse investigations.

(7) Training;

human trafficking.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall conduct or approve a training program in the detection and investigation of all forms of human trafficking, including, but not limited to, involuntary servitude under subsection (b) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor under subsection (c) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, and trafficking in persons under subsection (d) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012.

This program shall be made available to all cadets and State police officers.

(8) Training;

hate crimes.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall provide training for State police officers in identifying, responding to, and reporting all hate crimes.

SB1781 - 10 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b (9) Training;

cell phone medical information.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall develop and require each State police officer to complete training on accessing and utilizing medical information stored in cell phones.

(10)(B) (9)Autism Training;spectrum disorders;

autismtraining. spectrum disorders.

TheTraining Divisionrequired ofunder thethis Academysubparagraph and(B) Training shall provideinstruct trainingIllinois for State policePolice officers on the nature of autism spectrum disorders and in identifying and appropriately responding to individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

This(2) trainingAt shallleast beevery madeyear, availablethe toDivision allof cadetsthe Academy and Training shall provide the following in-service training to Illinois State policePolice officers.officers:

(A) Cultural diversity;

training.

(i) Training required under this subparagraph (A) shall provide training and continuing education to Illinois State Police officers concerning cultural diversity, including topics such as sensitivity toward racial and ethnic differences.

(ii) This training and continuing education 10400SB1781sam001 -10- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a shall, among other things, emphasize that the primary purpose of enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code is safety and equal, uniform, and non-discriminatory enforcement of the law.

(B) Minimum annual in-service training requirements.

Minimum annual in-service training includes:

(i) crisis intervention training;

(ii) emergency medical response training and certification;

(iii) firearm qualification training;

(iv) law updates;

and (v) officer wellness and mental health.

(C) Firearms restraining orders;

training.

Training required under this subparagraph (C) shall provide instruction on the processes used to file a firearms restraining order, to identify situations in which a firearms restraining order is appropriate, and to safely promote the usage of the firearms restraining order in different situations.

(3) At least every 3 years, the Division of the Academy and Training shall provide the following in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:

(A) Arrest and use of force and control tactics;

training.

Training required under this subparagraph (A) shall provide to Illinois State Police officers 10400SB1781sam001 -11- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a training and continuing education concerning knowledge of policies and laws regulating the use of force;

shall equip officers with tactics and skills, including de-escalation techniques, to prevent or reduce the need to use force or, when force must be used, to use force that is objectively reasonable, necessary, and proportional under the totality of the circumstances;

and shall ensure appropriate supervision and accountability.

The training shall consist of at least 30 hours and shall include:

(i) at least 12 hours of hands-on, scenario-based role-playing;

(ii) at least 6 hours of instruction on use of force techniques, including the use of de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible;

(iii) specific training on the law concerning stops, searches, and the use of force under the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution;

(iv) specific training on officer safety techniques, including cover, concealment, and time;

and (v) at least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic stops.

(B) Minimum triennial in-service training 10400SB1781sam001 -12- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a requirements.

Minimum triennial in-service training required this under this subparagraph (B) includes training and continuing education to Illinois State Police officers concerning:

(i) constitutional and proper use of law enforcement authority;

(ii) civil and human rights;

(iii) cultural competency, including implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity;

and (iv) procedural justice.

(C) Mandated reporter;

training.

Training required under this subparagraph (C) must be approved by the Department of Children and Family Services as provided under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting of child abuse and neglect.

(D) Sexual assault and sexual abuse;

training.

(i) Training required under this subparagraph (D) shall include in-service training on sexual assault and sexual abuse response and training on report writing requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;

(b) understanding the role trauma has played in a victim's life;

(c) responding to the needs and concerns 10400SB1781sam001 -13- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a of a victim;

(d) delivering services in a compassionate, sensitive, and nonjudgmental manner;

(e) interviewing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in subdivision (iii) of this subparagraph;

(f) understanding cultural perceptions and common myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse;

and (g) report writing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in subdivision (iii) of this subparagraph and the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act.

(ii) Instructors providing training under this subparagraph (D) (G) shall have successfully completed training on evidence-based, trauma-informed, victim-centered responses to cases of sexual assault and sexual abuse and shall have experience responding to sexual assault and sexual abuse cases.

(iii) The Illinois State Police shall adopt rules, in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, to determine the specific training requirements.

The rules adopted 10400SB1781sam001 -14- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a by the Illinois State Police shall include, at a minimum, both of the following:

(a) evidence-based curriculum standards for report writing and immediate response to sexual assault and sexual abuse, including trauma-informed, victim-centered interview techniques, which have been demonstrated to minimize retraumatization, for all Illinois State Police officers;

and (b) evidence-based curriculum standards for trauma-informed, victim-centered investigation and interviewing techniques, which have been demonstrated to minimize retraumatization, for cases of sexual assault and sexual abuse for all Illinois State Police officers who conduct sexual assault and sexual abuse investigations.

(4) At least every 5 years, the Division of the Academy and Training shall provide the following in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:

(A) Psychology of domestic violence;

training.

Training under this subparagraph (A) shall provide aid in understanding the actions of domestic violence victims and abusers and the actions needed to prevent further victimization of those who have been abused.

The training shall focus specifically on looking 10400SB1781sam001 -15- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a beyond physical evidence to the psychology of domestic violence situations by studying the dynamics of the aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and assessing the long-term effects of domestic violence situations.

(c-10) Cadet training.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall provide the following basic training to Illinois State Police cadets or ensure the following training was completed prior to an Illinois State Police cadet becoming an Illinois State Police officer:

(1) Animal fighting awareness and humane response;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (1) shall include a training program in animal fighting awareness and humane response for Illinois State Police cadets.

The purpose of that training shall be for Illinois State Police officers to identify animal fighting operations and respond appropriately.

Training under this paragraph (1) shall include a humane response component that provides guidelines for appropriate law enforcement response to animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect, or similar condition, as well as training on canine behavior and nonlethal ways to subdue a canine.

(2) Arrest and use of force and control tactics and officer safety;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (2) must include, without limitation, training 10400SB1781sam001 -16- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a on officer safety techniques, such as cover, concealment, and time.

(3) Arrest of a parent or an immediate family member;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (3) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on trauma-informed responses designed to ensure the physical safety and well-being of a child of an arrested parent or immediate family member, which must include, without limitation:

(A) training in understanding the trauma experienced by the child while maintaining the integrity of the arrest and safety of officers, suspects, and other involved individuals;

(B) training in de-escalation tactics that would include the use of force when reasonably necessary;

and (C) training in understanding and inquiring whether a child will require supervision and care.

(4) Autism and other developmental or physical disabilities;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (4) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on identifying and interacting with persons with autism and other developmental or physical disabilities, reducing barriers to reporting crimes against persons with autism, and addressing the unique challenges presented by cases involving victims or witnesses with autism and other developmental disabilities.

(5) Cell phone medical information;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (5) shall instruct Illinois 10400SB1781sam001 -17- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a State Police cadets to access and use medical information stored in cell phones.

The Division of the Academy and Training may use the program approved under Section 2310-711 of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to develop the training required under this paragraph (5).

(6) Compliance with the Health Care Violence Prevention Act;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (6) shall provide an appropriate level of training for Illinois State Police cadets concerning the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.

(7) Constitutional law;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (7) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on constitutional and proper use of law enforcement authority, procedural justice, civil rights, human rights, and cultural competency, including implicit bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity.

(8) Courtroom testimony;

training.

(9) Crime victims;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (9) shall provide instruction in techniques designed to promote effective communication at the initial contact with crime victims and to comprehensively explain to victims and witnesses their rights under the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act and the Crime Victims Compensation Act.

(10) Criminal law;

training.

10400SB1781sam001 -18- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a (11) Crisis intervention team and mental health awareness;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (11) shall include a specialty certification course of at least 40 hours, addressing specialized policing responses to people with mental illnesses.

The Division of the Academy and Training shall conduct Crisis Intervention Team training programs that train officers to identify signs and symptoms of mental illness, to de-escalate situations involving individuals who appear to have a mental illness and connect individuals in crisis to treatment.

(12) Cultural diversity;

training.

(A) The training required under this paragraph (12) shall provide training to Illinois State Police cadets concerning cultural competency and cultural diversity, including sensitivity toward racial and ethnic differences.

(B) This training shall include, but not be limited to, an emphasis on the fact that the primary purpose of enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code is safety, equal, and uniform and non-discriminatory enforcement under the law.

(13) De-escalation and use of force;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (13) must consist of at least 6 hours of instruction on use of force techniques, including the use of de-escalation techniques 10400SB1781sam001 -19- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and feasible.

(14) Domestic violence;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (14) shall provide aid in understanding the actions of domestic violence victims and abusers and to prevent further victimization of those who have been abused, focusing specifically on looking beyond the physical evidence to the psychology of domestic violence situations, such as the dynamics of the aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and long-term effects.

(15) Effective recognition of and responses to stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (15) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to recognize and respond to stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress experienced by law enforcement officers.

The training must be consistent with Section 25 of the Illinois Mental Health First Aid Training Act in a peer setting, including recognizing signs and symptoms of work-related cumulative stress, issues that may lead to suicide, and solutions for intervention with peer support resources.

(16) Elder abuse;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (16) shall teach Illinois State Police cadets to recognize neglect and financial exploitation 10400SB1781sam001 -20- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a against the elderly and adults with disabilities.

The training shall also teach Illinois State Police cadets to recognize self-neglect by the elderly and adults with disabilities.

In this subparagraph, "adults with disabilities" has the meaning given to that term in the Adult Protective Services Act.

(17) Electronic control devices;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (17) shall include training in the use of electronic control devices, including the psychological and physiological effects of the use of those devices on humans.

(18) Epinephrine auto-injector administration;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (18) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis.

The training must comply with subsection (c) of Section 40 of the Illinois State Police Act.

(19) Evidence collection;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (19) must include proper procedures for collecting, handling, and preserving evidence, and rules of law.

(20) Firearms restraining orders;

training.

Providing instruction on the process used to file a firearms restraining order and how to identify situations in which a firearms restraining order is appropriate and how to safely promote the usage of the firearms restraining order 10400SB1781sam001 -21- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a in different situations.

(21) Firearms;

training.

Successful completion of a 40-hour course of training in use of a suitable type firearm shall be a condition precedent to the possession and use of that respective firearm in connection with the officer's official duties.

To satisfy the requirements of this Act, the training must include the following:

(A) Instruction in the dangers of misuse of the firearm, safety rules, and care and cleaning of the firearm.

(B) Practice firing on a range and qualification with the firearm in accordance with the standards established by the Board.

(C) Instruction in the legal use of firearms under the Criminal Code of 2012 and relevant court decisions.

(D) A forceful presentation of the ethical and moral considerations assumed by any person who uses a firearm.

(22) First-aid;

training.

First-aid training must include cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

(23) Hate crimes;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (23) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets in identifying, responding to, and reporting all hate crimes.

(24) High-risk traffic stops;

training.

Training 10400SB1781sam001 -22- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a required under this paragraph (24) must consist of at least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic stops.

(25) High-speed vehicle chase;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (25) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on the hazards of high-speed police vehicle chases with an emphasis on alternatives to the high-speed vehicle chase.

(26) Human relations;

training.

(27) Human trafficking;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (27) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets in the detection and investigation of all forms of human trafficking, including, but not limited to, involuntary servitude under subsection (b) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, involuntary sexual servitude of a minor under subsection (c) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, and trafficking in persons under subsection (d) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012.

This program shall be made available to all cadets and Illinois State Police officers.

(28) Juvenile law;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (28) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on juvenile law and the proper processing and handling of juvenile offenders.

(29) Mandated reporter;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (29) must be approved by the 10400SB1781sam001 -23- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a Department of Children and Family Services as provided under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting of child abuse and neglect.

(30) Mental conditions and crises, training.

Training required under this paragraph (30) shall include, without limitation, (A) recognizing the disease of addiction, (B) recognizing situations which require immediate assistance, and (C) responding in a manner that safeguards and provides assistance to individuals in need of mental treatment.

(31) Officer wellness and suicide prevention;

training.

The training required under this paragraph (31) shall include instruction on job-related stress management techniques, skills for recognizing signs and symptoms of work-related cumulative stress, recognition of other issues that may lead to officer suicide, solutions for intervention, and a presentation on available peer support resources.

(32) Officer-worn body cameras;

training.

(A) As used in this paragraph (32), "officer-worn body camera" has the meaning given to that term in Article 10 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act.

(B) The training required under this paragraph (32) shall provide training in the use of officer-worn 10400SB1781sam001 -24- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a body cameras to cadets who will use officer-worn body cameras.

(33) Opioid antagonists;

training.

(A) As used in this paragraph (33), "opioid antagonist" has the meaning given to that term in subsection (e) of Section 5-23 of the Substance Use Disorder Act.

(B) Training required under this paragraph (33) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to administer opioid antagonists.

(34) Persons arrested while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (34) shall comply with Illinois State Police policy adopted under Section 2605-54.

The training shall be consistent with the Substance Use Disorder Act and shall provide guidance for the arrest of persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs, proper medical attention if warranted, and care and release of those persons from custody.

The training shall provide guidance concerning the release of persons arrested under the influence of alcohol or drugs who are under the age of 21 years of age, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, instructions requiring the arresting officer to make a reasonable attempt to contact a responsible adult who is willing to take custody of the person who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

10400SB1781sam001 -25- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a (35) Physical training.

(36) Post-traumatic stress disorder;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (36) shall equip Illinois State Police cadets to identify the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and to respond appropriately to individuals exhibiting those symptoms.

(37) Report writing;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (37) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on writing reports and proper documentation of statements.

(38) Scenario training.

At least 12 hours of hands-on, scenario-based role-playing.

(39) Search and seizure;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (39) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on search and seizure, including temporary questioning.

(40) Sexual assault and sexual abuse;

training.

Training required under this paragraph (40) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets on sexual assault and sexual abuse response and report writing training requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;

(B) understanding the role trauma has played in a victim's life;

(C) responding to the needs and concerns of a victim;

10400SB1781sam001 -26- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a (D) delivering services in a compassionate, sensitive, and nonjudgmental manner;

(E) interviewing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section 10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act;

(F) understanding cultural perceptions and common myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse;

and (G) report-writing techniques in accordance with the curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section 10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act and the Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act.

(41) Traffic control and crash investigation;

training.

102-538, eff.

8-20-21;

102-756, eff.

5-10-22;

102-813, eff.

5-13-22;

revised104-24, 11-26-24.)eff. SB1781 - 11 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b Section 10.

1-1-26;

104-417, eff.

8-15-25;

revised 1-29-26.) Section 10.

The Board shall 10400SB1781sam001 -27- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a initiate, administer, and conduct training programs for permanent law enforcement officers and permanent county corrections officers in addition to the basic recruit training program.

The failure of any permanent or part-time law enforcement officer or permanent county corrections officer to SB1781 - 12 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b successfully complete any course authorized under this Section shall not affect the officer's status as a member of the police department or county sheriff's office of any local governmental agency.

The Board may initiate, administer, and conduct training 10400SB1781sam001 -28- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a programs for clerks of circuit courts.

The Board shall initiate,develop administer, and conduct the same training program for permanent law enforcement officers as provided to Illinois State policePolice officers certified as death and homicide investigators under subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 2605-51 of the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois.

3-3013) SB1781 - 13 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b Sec.

10400SB1781sam001 -29- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a (a) A sudden or violent death, whether apparently suicidal, homicidal, or accidental, including, but not limited to, deaths apparently caused or contributed to by thermal, traumatic, chemical, electrical, or radiational injury, or a complication of any of them, or by drowning or suffocation, or as a result of domestic violence as defined in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986;

(a-1) A death, if the circumstances surrounding the death isare known or suspected as due to suicide and affords a reasonable basis to suspect that the death was caused by or related to the domestic violence of another,another. in consultation with a board-certified forensic pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology;

or (e) A death where the decedent was not attended by a SB1781 - 14 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b licensed physician;

Coroners in their discretion shall notify 10400SB1781sam001 -30- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a such physician as is designated in accordance with Section 3-3014 to attempt to ascertain the cause of death, either by autopsy or otherwise.

If the county does not maintain laboratory facilities for making such analysis, the blood and urine so drawn shall be sent to the Illinois State Police or any other accredited or State-certified laboratory for analysis of the alcohol, carbon monoxide, and dangerous or narcotic drug content of such blood and urine SB1781 - 15 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b specimens.

10400SB1781sam001 -31- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a In all other cases coming within the jurisdiction of the coroner and referred to in subparagraphs (a) through (e) above, blood, and, whenever possible, urine samples shall be analyzed for the presence of alcohol and other drugs.

When the coroner or medical examiner finds that the cause of death is due to homicidal means, the coroner or medical examiner shall cause blood and buccal specimens (tissue may be submitted if no uncontaminated blood or buccal specimen can be obtained), whenever possible, to be withdrawn from the body of SB1781 - 16 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b the decedent in a timely fashion.

As soon as 10400SB1781sam001 -32- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a possible, but no later than 30 days after the receipt from the coroner or medical examiner, the police agency shall submit the specimens using the agency case number to a National DNA Index System (NDIS) participating laboratory within this State, such as the Illinois State Police, Division of Forensic Services, for analysis and categorizing into genetic marker groupings.

The SB1781 - 17 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b summons shall command these persons to present themselves personally at such a place and time as the coroner shall determine, and may be in any form which the coroner shall determine and may incorporate any reasonable form of request for acknowledgment which the coroner deems practical and provides a reliable proof of service.

From the 8 persons so summoned, the 10400SB1781sam001 -33- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a coroner shall select 6 to serve as the jury for the inquest.

SB1781 - 18 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b Inquests may be continued from time to time as the coroner may deem necessary.

At the coroner's discretion, additional jurors to fill such vacancies shall be supplied by the jury 10400SB1781sam001 -34- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a commission.

(ii) whether or not fentanyl was part or all SB1781 - 19 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b of the consumed substance;

The coroner must also communicate whether there was a suspicious level of fentanyl in combination with other controlled substances present to all law enforcement agencies 10400SB1781sam001 -35- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a in whose jurisdiction the deceased's body was found in a prompt manner.

All deaths in State institutions and all deaths of wards of the State or youth in care as defined in Section 4d of the Children and Family Services Act in private care facilities or in programs funded by the Department of Human Services under its powers relating to mental health and developmental disabilities or alcoholism and substance abuse or funded by the Department of Children and Family Services shall be SB1781 - 20 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b reported to the coroner of the county in which the facility is located.

If the coroner has reason to believe that an investigation is needed to determine whether the death was caused by maltreatment or negligent care of the ward of the State or youth in care as defined in Section 4d of the Children and Family Services Act, the coroner may conduct a preliminary investigation of the circumstances of such death as in cases 10400SB1781sam001 -36- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a of death under circumstances set forth in subparagraphs (a) through (e) of this Section.

he or she has a written authorization from a law SB1781 - 21 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b enforcement investigator requesting a complete autopsy in a case in which the investigator has determined there is an identifiable history of the homicide victim being victimized by domestic violence and any of the conditions listed in subsection (b) of Section 112B-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 are present;

a telegraphic or telephonic authorization from (i) a 10400SB1781sam001 -37- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a surviving relative who has the right to determine the method for disposing of the body or a next of kin or other person who has such right or (ii) an agent of the decedent as authorized by the decedent under the Powers of Attorney for Health Care Law, as now or hereafter amended;

In the case of a suspicious child death, the physician shall be a pathologist certified by the Department of Public SB1781 - 22 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b Health's Advisory Board on Necropsy Services.

The Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 is 10400SB1781sam001 -38- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a amended by adding Article 112B as follows:

(b) Law enforcement investigators may request a complete autopsy, pursuant to paragraph (b-1) of Section 2 of the SB1781 - 23 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b Autopsy Act, in a case in which they have determined there is an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence and any of the following conditions are present:

10400SB1781sam001 -39- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a (3) One partner wanted to end the relationship.

(c) Sworn law enforcement personnel investigating a death if it has been determined that the decedent has an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence SB1781 - 24 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b shall be current in their training related to domestic violence incidents, including training required pursuant to subparagraph (C) of paragraph (2) of subsection (c) of Section 2605-51 of the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or Section 10.1 of the Illinois Police Training Act.

(d) During the pendency of the investigation and any 10400SB1781sam001 -40- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a review, family members shall have access to all victim services and support provided under the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act.

"Identifiable history of being victimized by domestic SB1781 - 25 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b violence" means demonstrable past incidents of being victimized by domestic violence that may be verified by prior police reports, written or photographic documentation, restraining order declarations, eyewitness statements, or other evidence that corroborates a history of such incidents.

"Partner" means a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, fiance, someone with whom the decedent had 10400SB1781sam001 -41- LRB104 07511 RLC 35264 a a dating relationship or engagement for marriage, or the parent of the decedent's child.child.".

SB1781 - 26 - LRB104 07511 RLC 17555 b INDEX Statutes amended in order of appearance 20 ILCS 2605/2605-51 50 ILCS 705/10.1 from Ch.

85, par.

510.1 55 ILCS 5/3-3013 from Ch.

34, par.

3-3013 410 ILCS 505/2 from Ch.

31, par.

42 725 ILCS 5/Art.

112B heading new 725 ILCS 5/112B-5 new