Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted 31 D cosponsors

SB 248 — CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0564

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on July 10, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 33 sponsors

    2 primary, 31 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (31 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill relates to post-conviction petitions in criminal proceedings.

This bill addresses procedures for post-conviction petitions in criminal cases. It establishes guidelines for individuals seeking to challenge their convictions after sentencing.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

4 added · 4 removed

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The recent changes to Bill SB 248 involved replacing certain sections that were previously defined in the "Engrossed" version with new content in the "Enrolled" version. This transition typically signifies that the bill has moved closer to final approval and may include updated provisions or clarifications made during earlier discussions. These changes are important because they help ensure that the language of the bill accurately reflects the intentions of the lawmakers and addresses any concerns that arose during the review process.

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SB0248 Engrossed LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
SB0248 Enrolled LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b AN ACT concerning criminal law.
In such a proceeding regarding actual innocence, if the court determines the petition is frivolous or is patently without merit, it shall dismiss the petition in a written order, specifying the findings of fact and conclusions SB0248 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b of law it made in reaching its decision.
In such a proceeding regarding actual innocence, if the court determines the petition is frivolous or is patently without merit, it shall dismiss the petition in a written order, specifying the findings of fact and conclusions SB0248 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b of law it made in reaching its decision.
This limitation does not apply to a petition advancing a SB0248 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b claim of actual innocence.
This limitation does not apply to a petition advancing a SB0248 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b claim of actual innocence.
(g) A petitioner who was convicted of a felony offense committed when that person was under 21 years of age who seeks leave to file a successive post-conviction petition claiming SB0248 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b that his or her sentence violates Section 11 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution does not have to demonstrate cause as set forth in subsection (f) of this Section.
(g) A petitioner who was convicted of a felony offense committed when that person was under 21 years of age who seeks leave to file a successive post-conviction petition claiming SB0248 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 07557 RLC 17601 b that his or her sentence violates Section 11 of Article I of the Illinois Constitution does not have to demonstrate cause as set forth in subsection (f) of this Section.
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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0564

  2. Effective Date July 10, 2026

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  7. Passed Both Houses

  8. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-042-000

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  11. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  12. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  13. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  14. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Justin Slaughter

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  16. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  17. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  18. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  19. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  20. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  21. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  22. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025

  23. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  24. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  25. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

  26. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  27. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  28. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  29. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  30. Second Reading - Short Debate

  31. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  32. Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000

  33. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  34. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  35. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  36. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-038-000

  37. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  38. Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee

  39. Referred to Rules Committee

  40. First Reading

  41. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  42. Arrived in House

  43. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  44. Third Reading - Passed; 034-017-000

  45. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  46. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  47. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  48. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

  49. Second Reading

  50. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  51. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  52. Do Pass Criminal Law; 007-002-000

  53. Assigned to Criminal Law

  54. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  55. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  56. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  57. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  58. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  59. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  60. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  61. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  62. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  63. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  64. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  65. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  66. Referred to Assignments

  67. First Reading

  68. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane Johnson

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 31 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on · 59 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (31)

Not signed on (150)

150 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 63 Yea · 42 Nay · 13 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 563012
Unaffiliated 6100
Republican 03801
Total 6242013
% of votes cast 53%36%0%11%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Nay
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Not Voting
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Not Voting
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Not Voting
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Not Voting
Gregg Johnson Democrat Not Voting
Harry Benton Democrat Not Voting
Hoan Huynh Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Not Voting
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Not Voting
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Not Voting
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Not Voting
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Nay
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Nay
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Nay
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Not Voting
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Not Voting
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Amy Elik Republican Nay
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Nay
Brad Halbrook Republican Nay
Brad Stephens Republican Nay
Bradley Fritts Republican Nay
Brandun Schweizer Republican Nay
Charles Meier Republican Nay
Chris Miller Republican Nay
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Nay
Dennis Tipsword Republican Nay
Jackie Haas Republican Nay
Jason R. Bunting Republican Nay
Jed Davis Republican Nay
Jeff Keicher Republican Nay
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Kevin Schmidt Republican Nay
Kyle Moore Republican Nay
Martin McLaughlin Republican Nay
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Patrick Sheehan Republican Nay
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay
Paul Jacobs Republican Nay
Regan Deering Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay
Steven Reick Republican Nay
Tom Weber Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Nay
Travis Weaver Republican Nay
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Nay
William E Hauter Republican Nay

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Restorative Justice & Public Safety

Passed 7 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 0301
Total 7301
% of votes cast 64%27%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kimberly Du Buclet Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
David Friess Republican Not Voting
Patrick Windhorst Republican Nay

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Third Reading

Passed 34 Yea · 17 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 1200
Democrat 30105
Republican 21403
Total 331708
% of votes cast 57%29%0%14%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Nay
Loughran Cappel — Nay
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Not Voting
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Nay
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Not Voting
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Nay
Chapin Rose Republican Not Voting
Chris Balkema Republican Nay
Craig Wilcox Republican Nay
Dale Fowler Republican Nay
Darby A. Hills Republican Nay
Dave Syverson Republican Nay
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Nay
Jason Plummer Republican Nay
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
John F. Curran Republican Not Voting
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Nay
Neil Anderson Republican Nay
Sally J. Turner Republican Not Voting
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Sue Rezin Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Nay

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Criminal Law

Passed 7 Yea · 2 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 0201
Total 7201
% of votes cast 70%20%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Nay
Steve McClure Republican Nay
Terri Bryant Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 248?
SB 248 is sponsored by Du Buclet, Faver Dias, Lisa Davis (Democrat), Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Adriane L. Johnson (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Omar Aquino (Democrat), Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat), Willie Preston (Democrat), Rachel Ventura (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Lakesia Collins (Democrat), Celina Villanueva (Democrat), Karina Villa (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Kam Buckner (Democrat), Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat), Barbara Hernandez (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Camille Y. Lilly (Democrat), Amy Briel (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Kevin John Olickal (Democrat), Norma Hernandez (Democrat), Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat), and Mike Simmons (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 248?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 22, 2025. Enacted.
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