Illinois · House Bill 4258 · 104th General Assembly

EMERGING ADULT SENTENCING

HB 4258 Sponsored by Rita Mayfield In committee

  1. Introduced Dec 19, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 14, 2026
  3. Passed the House Next
  4. Passed the Senate  
  5. To the governor  
  6. Became law  

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Creates the Emerging Adult Sentencing Act. Provides that upon a conviction by way of plea or otherwise finding of guilt, and with the express agreement of the State's Attorney and the defendant, the court may sentence a defendant who meets the eligibility requirements under the Act to a term of probation to be performed at a community-based residential workforce development center for a period of not less than one…

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Creates the Emerging Adult Sentencing Act. Provides that upon a conviction by way of plea or otherwise finding of guilt, and with the express agreement of the State's Attorney and the defendant, the court may sentence a defendant who meets the eligibility requirements under the Act to a term of probation to be performed at a community-based residential workforce development center for a period of not less than one year and not more than 3 years in lieu of incarceration in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Provides that the defendant shall be monitored by the adult probation department. Provides that the defendant shall: (1) not violate any criminal statute of the State or any other jurisdiction; (2) refrain from possessing a firearm or any other dangerous weapon; and (3) attend and participate in any program activities as detailed in the individualized service plan. Provides that a defendant is eligible for the program if the defendant is between the ages of 18 through 25, at the time of the commission of the offense, and is convicted of specified felony offenses in which a period of incarceration must be imposed, other than a sentence of natural life. Provides that prior criminal history shall not preclude eligibility for sentencing under the Act. Provides that upon successful fulfillment of the terms and conditions of probation, the court shall discharge the defendant from probation. Provides that if the defendant has not previously been granted a vacation of judgment, upon motion, the court shall vacate the judgment of conviction and dismiss the criminal proceedings against him or her unless, having considered the nature and circumstances of the offense and the history, character, and condition of the individual, the court finds that the motion should not be granted. Effective immediately.

Every action

20 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

Show the 12 earlier steps
  1. HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
  2. HouseFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
  5. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 006-004-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
  6. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  7. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
  8. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  9. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
  10. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  11. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  12. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
  1. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  2. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
  3. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
  4. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
  5. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  6. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  7. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  8. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

2 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Committee votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Mar 26, 2026 House Restorative Justice & Public Safety Restorative Justice & Public Safety - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 6

No · 4

Not voting · 1

 Passed 6–4
Apr 16, 2026 House Restorative Justice & Public Safety House Floor Amendment No. 2 - Restorative Justice & Public Safety - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 7

No · 3

Not voting · 1

 Passed 7–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.