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Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court shall require the parties involved to consider…
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Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court shall require the parties involved to consider participation in a restorative practice, such as a conference or circle as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties by focusing on the needs and obligations of all parties involved through a participatory process. Provides that participation in the process shall be voluntary by all parties, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations. Provides that the agreement shall be recommended to the court as an alternative to sentencing.
Every action
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HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
CommitteeAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-004-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Justin Slaughter
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 065-039-000
HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
SenateArrive in Senate
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
CommitteeAssigned to Criminal Law · Senate Criminal Law
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane Johnson
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
CommitteeDo Pass Criminal Law; 006-002-000 · Senate Criminal Law
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 039-018-000
HousePassed Both Houses
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
HouseSent to the Governor
HouseGovernor Approved
HouseEffective Date January 1, 2027
HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0668
Roll calls
6 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
