SB3697 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

POLICE TRAINING-HATE CRIMES
Last Action
2/17/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Criminal Law
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Hearings
Criminal Law Hearing Feb 24 2026 2:00PM Capitol 409 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 2605/2605-51  
50 ILCS 705/7  
50 ILCS 705/10.29 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
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.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/17/2026SenateAssigned to Criminal Law