Bill Title: Creates the Police Mental Health Leave Act. Provides that a law enforcement officer suffering from a mental illness as a result of a traumatic event shall be entitled to use 5 days of paid mental health leave during any 12-month period. Requires a law enforcement agency to adopt a mental health leave policy that includes specified provisions. Sets forth provisions concerning existing leave policies; employee protections; retaliation; and recordkeeping. Provides for a private right of action.

Sponsorship: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-05-27 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier [HB4715 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2026-01-30	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB4715

Supplemental Documents

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No supplemental documents for Illinois HB4715 currently on file.