Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB3316      — CD CORR-DEPT OMBUDSPERSON

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections Ombudsperson Bureau is established as a separate bureau within the Department of Corrections. Provides that the Governor shall appoint a Director of the Bureau within 30 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Ombudsperson may receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints that the Department: (1) violated a specific law, rule, or Department written policy; or (2) endangered the health or safety or any person. Provides that if the Ombudsperson discovers evidence that the Ombudsperson reasonably believes constitutes the commission of a crime, the Ombudsperson immediately shall, if the Ombudsperson considers it appropriate, inform the Director of the Department, who shall conduct an investigation. Provides that an Ombudsperson shall be given: (1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint; and immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the Department. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of obstruction of the Ombudsperson. Provides that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB3316      do?
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections Ombudsperson Bureau is established as a separate bureau within the Department of Corrections. Provides that the Governor shall appoint a Director of the Bureau within 30 days of the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Ombudsperson may receive, investigate, and attempt to resolve complaints that the Department: (1) violated a specific law, rule, or Department written policy; or (2) endangered the health or safety or any person. Provides that if the Ombudsperson discovers evidence that the Ombudsperson reasonably believes constitutes the commission of a crime, the Ombudsperson immediately shall, if the Ombudsperson considers it appropriate, inform the Director of the Department, who shall conduct an investigation. Provides that an Ombudsperson shall be given: (1) appropriate access to the records of an offender who files a complaint; and immediate access to any correctional facility administered or supervised by the Department. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of obstruction of the Ombudsperson. Provides that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors HB3316     ?
HB3316      is sponsored by Rita Mayfield (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB3316     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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