HB3572 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

UNFIT MISDEMEANANT DIVERSION
Last Action
08/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0318
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
725 ILCS 5/104-13  from Ch. 38, par. 104-13
725 ILCS 5/104-15  from Ch. 38, par. 104-15
725 ILCS 5/104-17  from Ch. 38, par. 104-17
725 ILCS 5/Art. Art. 104A heading new  
725 ILCS 5/104A-1 new  
725 ILCS 5/104A-2 new  
725 ILCS 5/104A-3 new  
725 ILCS 5/104A-4 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds a Diversion of Unfit Misdemeanants Article to the Code. Provides that a defendant charged with one or more misdemeanors and for whom a court has determined that a bona fide doubt of the defendant's fitness has been raised may be admitted into an unfit misdemeanant diversion program only upon the approval of the court. Provides that the Illinois Supreme Court or any circuit court of the State may adopt rules establishing unfit misdemeanant diversion programs consistent with the Article. Provides that the court shall require an eligibility screening and an assessment of the defendant to determine whether the defendant may be able to receive mental health services under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code which shall reasonably assure his or her safety and that of the public and his or her continued participation in treatment. Provides that if, following this screening, the State and the defendant agree to the diversion and the court determines that the defendant is appropriate for diversion, the criminal charges may be dismissed with prejudice. Provides that if the court does not approve, the court shall order a fitness examination and the matter shall be governed by any other relevant provisions of the Fitness for Trial, To Plead, or to be Sentenced Article of the Code. Provides that the misdemeanant diversion program may maintain or collaborate with mental health and substance use treatment providers necessary to provide a continuum of treatment options commensurate with the needs of the defendant and available resources. Treatment programs shall comply with all relevant statutes and rules. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide care to persons determined to be subject to involuntary admission on an inpatient basis as defined in the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code or may make arrangements with any other appropriate inpatient mental health facility to provide those services. Makes conforming changes in the Fitness for Trial, To Plead, or to be Sentenced Article of the Code. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Diversion of Unfit Misdemeanants Act.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
725 ILCS 5/104-11  
725 ILCS 5/104-32 new  
725 ILCS 5/104-11  from Ch. 38, par. 104-11
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with changes. Provides that defendants charged with petty offenses or infraction of a municipal ordinance are not eligible for fitness restoration services. Provides that no defendant may be ordered to inpatient restoration unless at least one licensed physician, clinical psychologist, or psychiatrist who has examined the defendant testifies in person at the hearing. The defendant may waive the requirement of the testimony subject to the approval of the court. Creates the Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force. Provides that the Task Force shall conduct a thorough review of the statutory and regulatory rules governing the procedures by which individuals facing criminal charges may be unfit to stand trial. Provides that this review includes, but is not limited to, the determination of fitness, the housing and custodial status of persons undergoing fitness restoration, the rights of individuals found unfit, and the obligations of the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Department of Human Services shall provide administrative and technical support for the Task Force and is responsible for ensuring that the requirements of the Task Force are met. Provides that appointments to the Task Force shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a report containing its findings and any recommendations to the Supreme Court and the General Assembly on or before November 1, 2026. Some provisions effective immediately.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 2
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Reinserts the provisions of the engrossed bill, except: (1) provides that the Fitness to Stand Trial Task Force shall hold its first meeting no later than October 1, 2025; (2) the Task Force may at any time identify legislative proposals in support of its mission prior to the issuance of its final report; (3) in the provisions that following eligibility screening for mental health services, the State and the defendant agree to the diversion and the court determines that the defendant is appropriate for diversion, the criminal charges may be dismissed (deletes with prejudice); (4) provides that if the parties do not agree or the court does not approve the diversion, the court shall order a fitness examination and the matter shall be governed by any other relevant provisions of the Fitness For Trial, To Plead Or To Be Sentenced Article of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963; (5) deletes provision that appointments to the Task Force shall be made within 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act; and (6) the Task Force shall be dissolved following the submission of its report to the Supreme Court and the General Assembly.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/07/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
02/18/2025HouseFirst Reading
02/18/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
03/11/2025HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
03/13/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
03/18/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
03/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
03/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
03/20/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Terra Costa Howard
03/20/2025HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
03/21/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
03/26/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
04/08/2025HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Maura Hirschauer
04/08/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
04/09/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
04/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lindsey LaPointe
04/10/2025HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
04/10/2025HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
04/10/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
04/10/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier
04/10/2025HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
04/14/2025SenateArrive in Senate
04/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
04/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
04/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
04/14/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
04/29/2025SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
05/01/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
05/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
05/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
05/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa
05/02/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
05/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Criminal Law
05/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-8(b-1), the following amendments will remain in the Committee on Assignments
05/06/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Adopted
05/07/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Criminal Law; 009-000-000
05/07/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025
05/08/2025SenateSecond Reading
05/08/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
05/22/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
05/22/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
05/22/2025HouseArrived in House
05/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2
05/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Maura Hirschauer
05/23/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
05/27/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
05/28/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
05/29/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000
05/30/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 103-013-000
05/30/2025HouseHouse Concurs
05/30/2025HousePassed Both Houses
06/24/2025HouseSent to the Governor
08/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date August 15, 2025; some provisions
08/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026; some provisions
08/15/2025HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0318