HB4639 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION
Last Action
4/29/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Criminal Law
Hearings
Criminal Law Hearing May 5 2026 2:00PM Capitol 409 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
705 ILCS 405/5-310  
705 ILCS 405/5-705  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court shall require the parties involved to consider participation in a restorative practice, such as a conference or circle as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties by focusing on the needs and obligations of all parties involved through a participatory process. Provides that participation in the process shall be voluntary by all parties, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations. Provides that the agreement shall be recommended to the court as an alternative to sentencing.

House Floor Amendment No. 3
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that either the court or the State's Attorney, or both, (rather than the State's Attorney) or an entity designated by the State's Attorney, may establish community mediation programs designed to provide citizen participation in addressing juvenile delinquency. Provides that prior to entering a sentence, the court may, where such services or processes are available, require the parties involved to consider participation in a restorative practice, such as a conference or circle as defined in the Code of Civil Procedure, to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties by focusing on the needs and obligations of all parties involved through a participatory process. Provides that participation in the process shall be voluntary by all parties, and any resulting agreement shall contain only reasonable and proportionate obligations. Provides that the agreement shall be recommended to the court as an alternative to sentencing.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/28/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/10/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
3/19/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/20/2026HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
3/20/2026HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
4/08/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
4/09/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-004-000
4/09/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/09/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
4/10/2026HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
4/10/2026HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
4/14/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Rules Refers to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Recommends Be Adopted Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000
4/16/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
4/16/2026HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Withdrawn by Rep. Justin Slaughter
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 3 Adopted
4/16/2026HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
4/16/2026HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 065-039-000
4/16/2026HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled
4/21/2026SenateArrive in Senate
4/21/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/21/2026SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
4/21/2026SenateFirst Reading
4/21/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
4/29/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law
4/29/2026SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons