Bill Texts: IL HB1587 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly

Bill Title: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that in imposing a sentence for an offense that requires a mandatory minimum sentence of imprisonment, the court may instead sentence the offender to probation, conditional discharge, or a lesser term of imprisonment it deems appropriate if: (1) the offense involves the use or possession of drugs, retail theft, or driving on a revoked license due to unpaid financial obligations; (2) the court finds that the defendant does not pose a risk to public safety; and (3) the interest of justice requires imposing probation, conditional discharge, or a lesser term of imprisonment. Provides that the court must state on the record its reasons for imposing probation, conditional discharge, or a lesser term of imprisonment.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-2)

Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2021-01-05 - Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As January 13, 2021 [HB1587 Detail]

Bill Drafts

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Engrossed2019-04-10HTML/TextLinkView
Introduced2019-01-30HTML/TextLinkView

Amendments

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House Amendment 0042019-04-05ProposedHTML/TextLinkView
House Amendment 0032019-04-04ProposedHTML/TextLinkView
House Amendment 0022019-03-21ProposedHTML/TextLinkView
House Amendment 0012019-03-14ProposedHTML/TextLinkView

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