SB3697Introduced in the Senate
POLICE TRAINING-HATE CRIMES
Introduced by Sara Feigenholtz, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that required hate crime training so Illinois may include material to help officers distinguish hate crimes from other crimes, understand and assist the victims of hate crimes, and ensure the accurate reporting of hate crimes, provides that the Illinois State Police shall biannually review the hate crime training curriculum. Provides the Illinois State Police may consult with the commission on discrimination and hate crimes to update the curriculum as needed. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board shall conduct or approve training programs in crimes motivated by bias. Includes requirements for the training programs. Requires the training for new law enforcement officers and the completion of continuing education credits for current law enforcement officers who complete the training.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
May 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Criminal Law Committee · March 10, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Celina Villanueva | 12 | Yes |
| Robert Peters | 13 | Not Voting |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | Yes |
| Steve McClure | 54 | Yes |
| Terri Bryant | 58 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Criminal Law
Postponed - Criminal Law
Postponed - Criminal Law
Do Pass Criminal Law; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 14, 2026
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 049-007-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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