SB1548 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

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Last Action
08/15/2025 - Senate: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0384
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2605/2605-485  
50 ILCS 705/10.10  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
50 ILCS 705/10.10  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the community outreach program to promote awareness of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory developed by the Illinois State Police, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Human Services, may promote awareness of the Endangered Missing Person Advisory to people with developmental disabilities, as defined in Section 1-116 of the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, communities of people with developmental disabilities, and organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities.

House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces the Illinois Emergency Management Agency with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security.
Actions
DateChamberAction
02/04/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
02/04/2025SenateFirst Reading
02/04/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
02/11/2025SenateAssigned to State Government
02/20/2025SenatePostponed - State Government
03/04/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Paul Faraci
03/04/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
03/12/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
03/19/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
03/19/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000
03/19/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
03/25/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
03/25/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro
03/26/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
03/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
03/27/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
04/01/2025SenateSecond Reading
04/01/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 2, 2025
04/04/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
04/04/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
04/09/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
04/09/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-000
04/09/2025HouseArrived in House
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
04/11/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
04/15/2025HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
04/17/2025HouseFirst Reading
04/17/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
04/17/2025HouseAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
04/30/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Mary Gill
04/30/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
05/06/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
05/08/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; by Voice Vote
05/08/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 009-000-000
05/08/2025HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
05/08/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
05/08/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
05/08/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
05/08/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
05/09/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
05/16/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
05/16/2025HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
05/23/2025HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
05/23/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
05/26/2025SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
05/26/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Paul Faraci
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
05/27/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government
05/29/2025HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
05/29/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000
05/31/2025SenateHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 056-000-000
05/31/2025SenateSenate Concurs
05/31/2025SenatePassed Both Houses
06/27/2025SenateSent to the Governor
08/15/2025SenateGovernor Approved
08/15/2025SenateEffective Date January 1, 2026
08/15/2025SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0384