Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

HB4002      — CRIM PRO-CITATION-OFFENSES

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  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 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill allows law enforcement to issue citations instead of making arrests for certain offenses.

This legislation changes the Code of Criminal Procedure by enabling law enforcement officers to issue citations instead of making custodial arrests for non-felonies and certain misdemeanors. Arrests can still occur if specific conditions are met, such as threats to safety.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This bill may affect workers by potentially reducing the number of custodial arrests for minor offenses in the workplace.

Summary

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that law enforcement shall issue a citation in lieu of custodial arrest, upon proper identification, for those accused of any offense that is not a felony or Class A or B misdemeanor (rather than any offense that is not a felony or Class A misdemeanor) unless (i) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes the accused poses a threat to the community or any person, (ii) a custodial arrest is necessary because the criminal activity persists after the issuance of a citation, or (iii) the accused has an obvious medical or mental health issue that poses a risk to the accused's own safety. Provides that nothing in this provision requires arrest in the case of Class A or B (rather than a Class A) misdemeanor and felony offenses, or otherwise limits existing law enforcement discretion to decline to effect a custodial arrest.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  2. Referred to Rules Committee

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4002      do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that law enforcement shall issue a citation in lieu of custodial arrest, upon proper identification, for those accused of any offense that is not a felony or Class A or B misdemeanor (rather than any offense that is not a felony or Class A misdemeanor) unless (i) a law enforcement officer reasonably believes the accused poses a threat to the community or any person, (ii) a custodial arrest is necessary because the criminal activity persists after the issuance of a citation, or (iii) the accused has an obvious medical or mental health issue that poses a risk to the accused's own safety. Provides that nothing in this provision requires arrest in the case of Class A or B (rather than a Class A) misdemeanor and felony offenses, or otherwise limits existing law enforcement discretion to decline to effect a custodial arrest.
Who sponsors HB4002     ?
HB4002      is sponsored by Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican) and Tony M. McCombie (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4002     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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