Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 771 — SECOND CHANCE COMMISSION

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  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 94th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 Second Chance Act. Creates a Second Chance Commission in each of the 5 judicial districts of the State appointed by the presiding appellate judge of the district. Provides that a Commission shall deliberate petitions for relief filed by defendants after the final disposition of their criminal cases. Provides that a Commission may order the following forms of relief: (1) expungement of criminal records; (2) sealing of criminal records; (3) waiver of disabilities barring employment, licensing, benefits, or other right or privilege; or (4) certificates of good conduct. Establishes criteria that the Commission uses in determining whether or not to grant relief. Establishes procedures by which the State's Attorney, the arresting agency, the Department of State Police, and the chief legal officer of the unit of local government effecting the defendant's arrest may file an objection to the petition.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules

  3. Postponed - Judiciary

  4. Postponed - Judiciary

  5. Postponed - Judiciary

  6. Postponed - Judiciary

  7. Assigned to Judiciary

  8. Referred to Rules

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with Secretary by Sen. John J. Cullerton

Sponsors

  • John J. Cullerton · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • John J. Cullerton

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 771 do?
Creates the Second Chance Act. Creates a Second Chance Commission in each of the 5 judicial districts of the State appointed by the presiding appellate judge of the district. Provides that a Commission shall deliberate petitions for relief filed by defendants after the final disposition of their criminal cases. Provides that a Commission may order the following forms of relief: (1) expungement of criminal records; (2) sealing of criminal records; (3) waiver of disabilities barring employment, licensing, benefits, or other right or privilege; or (4) certificates of good conduct. Establishes criteria that the Commission uses in determining whether or not to grant relief. Establishes procedures by which the State's Attorney, the arresting agency, the Department of State Police, and the chief legal officer of the unit of local government effecting the defendant's arrest may file an objection to the petition.
Who sponsors SB 771?
SB 771 is sponsored by John J. Cullerton.
What is the current status of SB 771?
This bill died with 94th 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 771?
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