Bill Status of HB 4828   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT

House Sponsors
Rep. Kevin John Olickal-Kam Buckner-Kelly M. Cassidy-Aarón M. Ortíz-Justin Slaughter, Yolonda Morris, Carol Ammons, Abdelnasser Rashid, Rita Mayfield, Camille Y. Lilly, Barbara Hernández, Maurice A. West, II, Suzanne M. Ness, Natalie A. Manley, Hoan Huynh, Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, Diane Blair-Sherlock, Theresa Mah and Norma Hernandez

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Robert Peters, Mary Edly-Allen, Kimberly A. Lightford-Karina Villa, Rachel Ventura, Mike Simmons and Mattie Hunter)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/22/2025HouseSent to the Governor

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
730 ILCS 5/3-8-7from Ch. 38, par. 1003-8-7

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Nelson Mandela Act. Provides that, except as otherwise provided in the Act, the use of isolated confinement in correctional facilities in the State shall be restricted as follows: (1) a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 consecutive days; (2) a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 days in any 180-day period; and (3) while out of cell, committed persons may have access to activities, including, but not limited to: job assignments, educational classes, vocational classes, meals, recreation, yard or gymnasium, day room, bathing facilities, medical appointments, visits, and group therapy. Provides that a committed person in protective custody may opt out of that status by providing informed, voluntary, written refusal of that status. Provides that nothing in the Act is intended to restrict any rights or privileges a committed person may have under any other statute, rule, or regulation. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall post on the Department's official website quarterly reports on the use of isolated confinement. Provides that these reports shall not include personally identifiable information regarding any committed person. Defines terms. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
730 ILCS 5/3-8-7

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Restrictive Housing Data Publication and Verification Act. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall post quarterly reports on the use of restrictive housing on the Department's official website. Provides for the information that must be included in the reports. Provides that the reports shall not include personally identifiable information regarding any committed person. Provides that beginning on January 1, 2025, the Department of Corrections shall compile an annual report summarizing the data collected under this Section and shall submit the annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly, and shall make the annual report available to the public. Provides that the report shall be made available on the Department of Corrections website, beginning January 1, 2025. Defines "restrictive housing". Provides that the Department of Corrections shall implement procedures to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data collected under this Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall conduct regular audits of its data collection processes and shall take corrective action as necessary to address any inaccuracies or deficiencies identified during these audits. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall collaborate with a third party research university to report the data under the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act and to solicit feedback on ways to improve data collection and reporting. Provides that the reporting requirements of the Act shall be enforceable by an appropriate action brought in the circuit court of the county in which a specific non-reporting facility is located, or in Sangamon or Cook County. Provides that such an action may be filed by anyone who has standing under the traditional rules of standing applicable to other actions to enforce compliance with State law.

House Floor Amendment No. 2
Adds an immediate effective date to the bill.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Changes the reporting date to July 1, 2025 (instead of January 1, 2025). Makes a conforming change.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2
Deletes a provision concerning annual reports to be made by the Department of Corrections.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  2/7/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/27/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
  3/5/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kam Buckner
  3/5/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  3/6/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
  3/12/2024HouseAssigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  3/27/2024HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter
  3/27/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
  4/2/2024HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-005-000
  4/3/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/3/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
  4/4/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
  4/11/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernández
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  4/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
  4/16/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
  4/16/2024HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseCorrectional Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseHome Rule Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseJudicial Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HousePension Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseRacial Impact Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/16/2024HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  4/17/2024HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/17/2024HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  4/19/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  5/15/2024HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  5/21/2024HouseApproved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
  5/21/2024HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  5/21/2024HouseThird Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 24, 2024
  5/21/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/21/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/22/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  5/22/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-004-000
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
  5/23/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 004-000-000
  5/24/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/24/2024HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
  5/24/2024HouseBalanced Budget Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseCorrectional Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseFiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseHome Rule Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseHousing Affordability Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseJudicial Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseLand Conveyance Appraisal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HousePension Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseRacial Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseState Debt Impact Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HouseState Mandates Fiscal Note Requested - Withdrawn by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  5/24/2024HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  5/24/2024HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 073-040-000
  5/24/2024SenateArrive in Senate
  5/24/2024SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
  5/24/2024SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
  5/24/2024SenateFirst Reading
  5/24/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  11/12/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  11/13/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  11/14/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
  11/20/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Karina Villa
  11/21/2024SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  1/4/2025SenateAssigned to Executive
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
  1/5/2025SenateWaive Posting Notice
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  1/5/2025SenateDo Pass as Amended Executive; 009-003-000
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  1/5/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  1/5/2025SenateSecond Reading
  1/5/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading January 6, 2025
  1/6/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
  1/6/2025SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  1/6/2025SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; Peters
  1/6/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  1/6/2025SenateThird Reading - Passed; 044-012-000
  1/6/2025HouseArrived in House
  1/6/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 2
  1/6/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  1/6/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  1/6/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  1/6/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  1/6/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
  1/6/2025SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 010-005-000
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 075-038-000
  1/7/2025HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 House Concurs 075-038-000
  1/7/2025HouseHouse Concurs
  1/7/2025HousePassed Both Houses
  1/22/2025HouseSent to the Governor

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