HB1245Introduced in the House
CD CORR-MED RELEASE-HEARINGS
Introduced by Will Guzzardi, District 39
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Prisoner Review Board shall place no additional restrictions, limitations, or requirements than that provided by the statute creating the procedure for medical release. Provides that upon a determination that the petitioner is eligible for a hearing on medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall: (1) provide public notice of the petitioner's name, docket number, counsel, and hearing date; and (2) provide a copy of the evaluation and any medical records provided by the Department of Corrections to the petitioner or the petitioner's attorney upon scheduling the institutional hearing. Provides that a hearing on a petitioner's application for medical release is public unless the petitioner requests a non-public hearing. Provides that members of the public shall be permitted to freely attend public hearings on medical release without restriction. Provides that upon denying an eligible petitioner's application for medical release, the Prisoner Review Board shall publish a decision letter outlining the reason for denial. Provides that the decision letter must include an explanation of each statutory factor and the estimated annual cost of the petitioner's continued incarceration, including the petitioner's medical care. Makes technical changes.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee · March 13, 2025
7
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Maura Hirschauer | 49 | Yes |
| Maurice West | 67 | Yes |
| Adam Niemerg | 102 | No |
| David Friess | 115 | No |
| Dave Severin | 116 | Not Voting |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Will Guzzardi
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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