IL HB1727 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-0)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-03-04 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Bad Apples in Law Enforcement Accountability Act of 2021. Provides that a peace officer subjecting another person to the deprivation of individual rights is liable to the person for appropriate relief. Excludes sovereign immunity, statutory immunity, and statutory damages for claims brought under this provision. Provides that qualified immunity is not a defense to liability under this provision. Allows attorney's fees and costs to be awarded to the plaintiff. Provides that civil actions brought under this provision must be commenced within 5 years after the cause of action accrues. Requires units of local government to make public disclosures regarding judgments or settlements awarded under this provision. Determines what information is not required to be disclosed by the unit of local government.

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Title

OFFICER ACCOUNTABILITY

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History

DateChamberAction
2022-03-04HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2022-02-09HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2022-02-09HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 004-000-000
2021-04-23HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2021-04-21HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-21HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-20HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch
2021-04-20HouseFiscal Note Filed
2021-04-15HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Blaine Wilhour
2021-04-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava-Murray
2021-04-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller
2021-04-13HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
2021-04-12HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
2021-04-08HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
2021-04-08HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2021-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel
2021-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, Jr.
2021-04-07HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
2021-04-06HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
2021-04-01HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Delia C. Ramirez
2021-03-25HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice Committee; 004-002-000
2021-03-17HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers
2021-03-16HouseRe-assigned to Restorative Justice Committee
2021-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lakesia Collins
2021-03-09HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
2021-03-02HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kambium Buckner
2021-02-17HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2021-02-17HouseFirst Reading
2021-02-11HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

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