Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 491 — POLICE CULTURAL SENSITIVITY

Last action — Session Sine Die

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires that the police training curriculum include cultural sensitivity training.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Motion to Suspend Rule 25 - Prevailed

  4. Assigned to State Government Administration Committee

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia

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

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 491 do?
Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires that the police training curriculum include cultural sensitivity training.
Who sponsors HB 491?
HB 491 is sponsored by Chapa LaVia.
What is the current status of HB 491?
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 HB 491?
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