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Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the Illinois State Police, in cooperation with the Golden Search Task Force, shall develop as part of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory a coordinated statewide awareness program and toolkit, which shall be referred to as the Golden Search, to be used when there is a missing person who is believed to be a person having a developmental disability or a person…
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Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the Illinois State Police, in cooperation with the Golden Search Task Force, shall develop as part of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory a coordinated statewide awareness program and toolkit, which shall be referred to as the Golden Search, to be used when there is a missing person who is believed to be a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall complete development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit on or before July 1, 2026. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall establish a Golden Search Task Force within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act to assist the Illinois State Police in development and deployment of the Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Task Force shall monitor and review the implementation and operation of that program, including procedures, budgetary requirements, standards, and minimum requirements for the training of law enforcement personnel on how to interact appropriately and effectively with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Sets forth membership of the Task Force. Provides that the Director of the Illinois State Police or the Director's designee shall serve as Chair of the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall meet at least twice a year and shall provide a report on the operations of the Golden Search Program to the General Assembly and the Governor each year by June 30th. Provides that the Child Safety Coordinator shall act in the capacity of Golden Search Program Coordinator in addition to the Child Safety Coordinator's other duties. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct a training program for law enforcement personnel of local governmental agencies in the statewide coordinated Golden Search Awareness Program and toolkit. Provides that the Board shall adopt written protocols and guidelines for the handling of missing persons cases involving a person having a developmental disability or a person having an intellectual disability based upon protocols developed by the Golden Search Task Force in conjunction with the Illinois State Police on or before July 1, 2026.
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SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
SenateFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeAssigned to State Government · Senate State Government
CommitteePostponed - State Government · Senate State Government
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government · Senate State Government
SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000 · Senate State Government
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
SenateSecond Reading
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
HouseArrived in House
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
HouseFirst Reading
CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
CommitteeHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
CommitteeDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 009-000-000 · House Restorative Justice & Public Safety
HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
