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Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds a Diversion of Unfit Misdemeanants Article to the Code. Provides that a defendant charged with one or more misdemeanors and for whom a court has determined that a bona fide doubt of the defendant's fitness has been raised may be admitted into an unfit misdemeanant diversion program only upon the approval of the court. Provides that the Illinois Supreme Court or any…
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Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds a Diversion of Unfit Misdemeanants Article to the Code. Provides that a defendant charged with one or more misdemeanors and for whom a court has determined that a bona fide doubt of the defendant's fitness has been raised may be admitted into an unfit misdemeanant diversion program only upon the approval of the court. Provides that the Illinois Supreme Court or any circuit court of the State may adopt rules establishing unfit misdemeanant diversion programs consistent with the Article. Provides that the court shall require an eligibility screening and an assessment of the defendant to determine whether the defendant may be able to receive mental health services under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code which shall reasonably assure his or her safety and that of the public and his or her continued participation in treatment. Provides that if, following this screening, the State and the defendant agree to the diversion and the court determines that the defendant is appropriate for diversion, the criminal charges may be dismissed with prejudice. Provides that if the court does not approve, the court shall order a fitness examination and the matter shall be governed by any other relevant provisions of the Fitness for Trial, To Plead, or to be Sentenced Article of the Code. Provides that the misdemeanant diversion program may maintain or collaborate with mental health and substance use treatment providers necessary to provide a continuum of treatment options commensurate with the needs of the defendant and available resources. Treatment programs shall comply with all relevant statutes and rules. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide care to persons determined to be subject to involuntary admission on an inpatient basis as defined in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code or may make arrangements with any other appropriate inpatient mental health facility to provide those services. Makes conforming changes in the Fitness for Trial, To Plead, or to be Sentenced Article of the Code. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Diversion of Unfit Misdemeanants Act.
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Maura Hirschauer
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee · House Judiciary - Criminal
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000 · House Judiciary - Criminal
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to Criminal Law · Senate Criminal Law
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law · Senate Criminal Law
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000 · Senate Criminal Law
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
HouseArrived in House
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
