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SB0248Introduced in the Senate

CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION

Passed

Introduced by Adriane Johnson, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner for post-conviction relief who was convicted of a felony offense committed when that person was under 21 years of age who seeks leave to file a successive post-conviction petition claiming that his or her sentence violates the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois Constitution does not have to demonstrate cause. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0564

July 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 31, 2026

63

Yes

42

No

11

Absent or Not Voting

116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Aaron Ortiz1Yes
Elizabeth Hernandez2Yes
Eva Dina Delgado3Yes
Lilian Jimenez4Yes
Kimberly Du Buclet5Yes
Sonya Harper6Yes
Emanuel Welch7Yes
LaShawn Ford8Yes
Yolanda Morris9Yes
Jawaharial Williams10Yes

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Adriane L. Johnson

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins

  11. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Celina Villanueva

  14. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Omar Aquino

  16. Assigned to Criminal Law

  17. Do Pass Criminal Law; 007-002-000

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  20. Second Reading

  21. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  23. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  24. Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  25. Third Reading - Passed; 034-017-000

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  27. Arrived in House

  28. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  29. First Reading

  30. Referred to Rules Committee

  31. Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee

  32. Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez

  33. Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 071-038-000

  34. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

  35. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner

  36. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  37. Do Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000

  38. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  39. Second Reading - Short Debate

  40. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  41. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones

  42. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  43. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  44. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025

  45. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  46. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  47. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025

  48. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  49. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Briel

  50. Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000

  51. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  52. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  53. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  54. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal

  55. Alternate Co-Sponsor Removed Rep. Justin Slaughter

  56. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  57. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  58. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

  59. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez

  60. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  61. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 063-042-000

  62. Passed Both Houses

  63. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  64. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet

  65. Sent to the Governor

  66. Governor Approved

  67. Effective Date July 10, 2026

  68. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0564

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