SB4070 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
CTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority shall establish the CTA Transit Police Department composed solely of sworn law-enforcement officers. Provides that all security functions shall be performed exclusively by officers of the CTA Transit Police Department. Provides that the CTA Transit Police Department shall deploy 3-officer safety teams moving continuously through trains, stations, and buses, with priority given to high-crime locations. Provides that the Authority shall implement a pilot program deploying AI-based weapon-detection scanners in at least 5 and not more than 10 high-crime stations and major bus hubs. Provides that the Authority shall implement a limited facial recognition pilot program restricted to identifying individuals (i) with active violent-felony warrants or (ii) who the Authority has prohibited from accessing services provided by the Authority. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Filed with Secretary by Sen. Willie Preston |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | First Reading |
| 2/24/2026 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |