HB1655Introduced in the House
COUNTIES CD-SHERIFF REQS
Introduced by Justin Slaughter, District 27
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, in a county with a population of 3,000,000 or more, a person is not eligible to be elected or appointed to the office of sheriff, unless the person has a certificate attesting to the person's successful completion of the County Correctional Training Course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board or a substantially similar training program of another state or the federal government.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 21, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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