Bill Status of SB 1655   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  JUV CT-FITNESS TO STAND TRIAL

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Lakesia Collins, Laura Fine-Graciela Guzmán, Mark L. Walker and Rachel Ventura

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/Art. V Pt. 5A heading new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-101 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-105 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-110 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-115 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-120 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-125 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-130 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-135 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-140 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-145 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-150 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-155 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-160 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-165 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-170 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-175 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-180 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-185 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-190 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-195 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-200 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-205 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-210 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-215 new
705 ILCS 405/5-5A-220 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Delinquent Minors Article of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Adds a Part concerning Fitness to Stand Trial. Specifies the unfitness standard for a minor. Sets forth procedures to raise the issue of the unfitness of a minor. Specifies the burden of proof and a presumption. Provides requirements for a fitness evaluation and hearing to determine the fitness of a minor. Provides the requirements for the services to attain fitness, the period to obtain fitness, initial and subsequent progress reports, periodic hearings, and in-court assistance to render a minor fit. Specifies time credit and sentencing guidelines for a minor who attains fitness. Provides for the legal disposition of a minor if fitness cannot be attained. Contains other provisions. Contains a severability provision. Effective July 1, 2025.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/5/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
  2/5/2025SenateFirst Reading
  2/5/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  3/11/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
  3/11/2025SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
  3/12/2025SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
  3/19/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
  3/21/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
  4/4/2025SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  4/4/2025SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
  4/11/2025SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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