Illinois · Senate Bill 19 · 104th General Assembly

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SB 19 Sponsored by Don Harmon Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 13, 2025
  2. In committee Jan 13, 2025
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 10, 2025
  4. Passed the House May 20, 2025
  5. To the governor Jun 18, 2025
  6. Became law Jun 20, 2025

What it does

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

Amends the Judges Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Specifies that a person who serves as a full-time member of the Prisoner Review Board does not violate the Code's return-to-work provisions on the basis of service on the Prisoner Review Board. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that persons who have final, plenary, or non-emergency protective orders granted against the petitioner or…

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Amends the Judges Article of the Illinois Pension Code. Specifies that a person who serves as a full-time member of the Prisoner Review Board does not violate the Code's return-to-work provisions on the basis of service on the Prisoner Review Board. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that persons who have final, plenary, or non-emergency protective orders granted against the petitioner or parole candidate may submit victim statements. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall publish on its official website, and provide to registered victims, procedural information on how to submit victim statements. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board may contain members who have experience in advocacy for victims of crime and their families, advocacy for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, or intimate partner violence. Provides that at least 3 members of the Board (currently, 6) must have at least 3 years experience in the field of juvenile matters. Provides that a total of 7 members must have at least 5 years' experience as a law enforcement officer, parole officer, prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or judge. Contains provisions concerning training for members and commissioners of the Prisoner Review Board. Makes changes concerning factors to be considered by the Board in deciding whether to grant or deny parole. Provides that, prior to entering an order discharging a person from parole or mandatory supervised release, the Prisoner Review Board shall provide notice and a 30-day opportunity to comment to any registered victim. Requires the Department of Corrections to prepare a report describing whether the subject has completed the mandatory conditions of parole or mandatory supervised release. Contains provisions concerning LEADS reports. Provides that all petitioners for clemency and medical release and all candidates for parole appearing before the Prisoner Review Board shall be afforded the opportunity to appear in person or via interactive video teleconference. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Every action

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

Show the 25 earlier steps
  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  5. CommitteeAssigned to Executive · Senate Executive
  6. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  7. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
  8. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  9. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive · Senate Assignments
  10. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  11. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Executive; 009-004-000 · Senate Executive
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025
  13. SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  14. SenateSecond Reading
  15. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025
  16. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  17. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 032-022-000
  18. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
  19. HouseArrived in House
  20. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
  21. HouseFirst Reading
  22. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  23. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  24. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-003-000 · House Executive
  25. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  1. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  2. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
  3. HouseThird Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 074-037-000
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date June 20, 2025
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0011

Roll calls

5 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 32–22
Apr 10, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 32 No 22 Not voting 5
Democrats: 32 yes, 3 no Republicans: 0 yes, 19 no
How each member voted

Yes · 32

No · 22

Not voting · 5

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 74–37
May 20, 2025 · journal entry
Yes 74 No 37 Not voting 7
Democrats: 73 yes, 0 no Republicans: 1 yes, 37 no
How each member voted

Yes · 74

No · 37

Not voting · 3

Excused · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 3, 2025 Senate Executive Executive - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 9

No · 4

 Passed 9–4
Apr 3, 2025 Senate Executive Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Executive - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 13

 13–0
Apr 23, 2025 House Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 8

No · 3

Not voting · 1

 Passed 8–3

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 4 cosponsors: 4 Democrats.

All 4 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.