JUV CT-COMMUNITY MEDIATION House SponsorsRep. Justin Slaughter-Michael Crawford Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing Mar 20 2026 8:00AM Capitol Building Room 115 Springfield, IL 3/20/2026HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 705 ILCS 405/5-310705 ILCS 405/5-705 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. 1/28/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Justin Slaughter 2/3/2026HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2026HouseReferred 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