SB2973 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

JUV CT-COUNSEL-INTERROGATIONS
Last Action
1/27/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Rachel Ventura
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/5-170  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that an oral, written, or sign language statement of a minor made without the presence of counsel throughout a custodial interrogation is inadmissible as evidence against the minor in any proceeding under the Act if imposition of an adult criminal sentence is a possibility, including a sentence under an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution and proceeding, or in any proceeding under the Criminal Code of 2012.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
1/27/2026SenateFirst Reading
1/27/2026SenateReferred to Assignments