HB4237Introduced in the House
KATIE'S LAW
Introduced by Chris Miller, District 101
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that, if a noncitizen is convicted of a crime that results in death or great bodily harm, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of origin after the noncitizen is released from a term of incarceration, unless the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin. Provides that, if the Illinois State Police cannot determine the noncitizen's country of origin, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen to the noncitizen's country of entry. Provides that, if the noncitizen was not sentenced to a term of incarceration, then the Illinois State Police shall deport the noncitizen after the noncitizen is sentenced. Defines "country of entry" and "country of origin". Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Grants the Illinois State Police emergency rulemaking powers. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
January 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Chris Miller
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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