Illinois House Bill 2512 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-2)
Status: Introduced on February 18 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-04-24 - Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Protection of Individuals with Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System Task Force consisting of up to 25 members appointed by the Attorney General. Provides that the members shall reflect the racial, ethnic, and geographic diversity of the State. Specifies the categories of individuals to serve on the Task Force. Provides that the members of the Task Force shall serve without compensation. Provides that the Office of the Attorney General shall provide administrative and other support to the Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall consider issues that affect adults and juveniles with disabilities with respect to their involvement with the police, detention and confinement in corrections facilities, representation by counsel, participation in the criminal justice system, communications with their families, awareness and accommodations for their disabilities, and concerns for the safety of the general public and individuals working in the criminal justice system. Provides that the Task Force shall make recommendations to the Governor and to the General Assembly regarding policies, procedures, legislation, and other actions that can be taken to protect the public safety and the well-being and rights of individuals with disabilities in the criminal justice system. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the Governor, the Attorney General, and the General Assembly on or before March 31, 2016. Repeals the Act on June 30, 2016. Effective immediately.

DISABILITIES TASK FORCE

Rep. Michael Zalewski [D]	Rep. Margo McDermed [R]	Rep. Frances Hurley [D]	Rep. Natalie Manley [D]
Rep. Deborah Conroy [D]	Rep. Stephanie Kifowit [D]	Rep. Dan Brady [R]	Rep. Martin Moylan [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-04-24	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
2015-04-22	House	Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
2015-04-22	House	Second Reading - Short Debate
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin J. Moylan
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deb Conroy
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
2015-03-26	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
2015-03-26	House	Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
2015-03-26	House	Do Pass / Short Debate Special Needs Services; 016-000-000
2015-03-02	House	Assigned to Special Needs Services
2015-02-19	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed
2015-02-18	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2015-02-18	House	First Reading
2015-02-18	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2512&GAID=13&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=88&GA=99
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/99/HB/09900HB2512.htm