SB1700 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

DEPUTY SHERIFF-APPOINTMENT AGE
Last Action
4/14/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Executive
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Bill Cunningham
Hearings
Executive Hearing Apr 29 2026 2:30PM Capitol 212 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
55 ILCS 5/3-7008  from Ch. 34, par. 3-7008
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Division of the Counties Code. Provides that all deputy sheriffs shall be not less than 19 years of age at the time of their appointment (rather than 21 years of age or 20 years of age and have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university). Increases the probationary period for deputy sheriff appointees to 15 months (rather than 12 months).
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
2/05/2025SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/14/2026SenateAssigned to Executive
4/24/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
4/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Bill Cunningham
4/27/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
4/28/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive