Bill Text: IL HB3587 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Chaptered


Bill Title: Reinserts the provisions of the bill as engrossed, with the following changes: Provides that the task force shall study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in Illinois from initiations of resentencing motions filed by incarcerated individuals, in addition to State's Attorneys, the Illinois Department of Corrections, and the judicial branch. Removes language concerning refocusing the workforce in communities where many jobs are with law enforcement and the Illinois Department of Corrections. Provides that the Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council (rather than the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority) shall provide support to the task force. Provides that the task force shall provide specified recommendations before July 1, 2022 (rather than January 1, 2022). Removes a task force member representing the interests of members of a labor union. Provides for an additional task force member who shall be a member of law enforcement appointed by an association representing law enforcement. Provides for an additional task force member representing the private criminal defense bar. Provides for an additional task force member appointed by the Public Defender's Association. Provides for 3 task force members who are retired judges (rather than one). Provides for an additional task force member appointed by the Department of Corrections.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-07-15 - Public Act . . . . . . . . . 102-0099 [HB3587 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-HB3587-Chaptered.html



Public Act 102-0099
HB3587 EnrolledLRB102 14126 KMF 19478 b
AN ACT concerning criminal law.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
Resentencing Task Force Act.
Section 5. Purpose; findings. The State is committed to
ensuring that sentences of imprisonment continue to advance
the interest of justice and promote public safety. The task
force is created by recognizing that in this State, once a
person is sentenced, there are few meaningful opportunities
for release.
Section 10. Resentencing Task Force; creation. There is
created the Resentencing Task Force. The task force shall
study innovative ways to reduce the prison population in
Illinois from initiations of resentencing motions filed by
incarcerated individuals, State's Attorneys, the Illinois
Department of Corrections and the judicial branch.
Section 15. Task Force Members.
(a) The Resentencing Task Force shall consist of the
following members:
(1) a member of the House of Representatives appointed
by the Speaker of the House;
(2) a member of the House of Representatives appointed
by the Minority Leader of the House;
(3) a member of the Senate appointed by the President
of the Senate;
(4) a member of the Senate appointed by the Minority
Leader of the Senate;
(5) a member appointed by a statewide agency that
represents State's Attorneys and is elected to a county of
under one million people or his or her designee;
(6) a member appointed by a statewide agency that
represents State's Attorneys;
(7) a member appointed by the Office of the State
Appellate Defender;
(8) a member appointed by an organization that
advocates for victims' rights;
(9) a member appointed by an organization that
advocates for sentencing reform;
(10) a member appointed by the Illinois Sentencing
Policy Advisory Council;
(11) 3 retired judges appointed by the Governor, each
from a different judicial circuit or judicial district;
(12) a member of law enforcement appointed by an
association representing law enforcement;
(13) a member representing the private criminal
defense bar;
(14) a member appointed by the Public Defender's
Association; and
(15) a member appointed by the Department of
Corrections.
(b) The task force shall meet no less than 4 times and
shall provide recommendations for legislation to the General
Assembly and the Governor's Office on or before July 1, 2022.
(c) The members of the task force shall serve without
compensation.
(d) The Illinois Sentencing Policy Advisory Council shall
provide administrative and technical support for the task
force and are responsible for appointing a chairperson and
ensuring the requirements of the task force are met.
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