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<title>Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for SB 3023</title>
<shortdesc>CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL</shortdesc>
<sponsor>
<sponsorhead1>Senate Sponsors</sponsorhead1><sponsors>Sen. Mike Simmons</sponsors>
</sponsor>
<lastaction>
<statusdate>1/29/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</lastaction>
<synopsis>
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<reference>730 ILCS 5/3-7-2</reference><aliasreference>from Ch. 38, par. 1003-7-2</aliasreference><SynopsisText>Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall not deny the distribution of original physical mail to committed persons after such incoming mail has undergone inspection and it has been determined that the mail does not pose a threat to the security or safety of the institution or facility, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Defines "threat to the security or safety of the institution or facility".</SynopsisText></synopsis>
<actions>
<statusdate>1/29/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons</action>
<statusdate>1/29/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>First Reading</action>
<statusdate>1/29/2026</statusdate><chamber>Senate</chamber><action>Referred to Assignments</action>
</actions>
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