SB2973Introduced in the Senate
JUV CT-COUNSEL-INTERROGATIONS
Introduced by Rachel Ventura, District 43
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that an oral, written, or sign language statement of a minor made without the presence of counsel throughout a custodial interrogation is inadmissible as evidence against the minor in any proceeding under the Act if imposition of an adult criminal sentence is a possibility, including a sentence under an extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution and proceeding, or in any proceeding under the Criminal Code of 2012.
Where it stands
Referred to Assignments
January 27, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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