Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB2137      — RELEASE-FIREARM OFFENSES

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill mandates denial of pretrial release for felons charged with firearm offenses.

The bill changes the rules regarding pretrial release for individuals charged with firearm offenses. Specifically, it requires that a felon who faces such charges cannot be released before trial.

Summary

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Code to the contrary, the denial of pretrial release is required if the person is a felon who is charged with a firearm offense.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Chapin Rose

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

181 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2137      do?
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Code to the contrary, the denial of pretrial release is required if the person is a felon who is charged with a firearm offense.
Who sponsors SB2137     ?
SB2137      is sponsored by Chapin Rose (Republican) and Chris Balkema (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2137     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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