House Sponsors: DART-DELGADO-GILES. Short description: WOMEN OFFENDERS-TREATMENT PROG Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the sheriff in a county with more than 3,000,000 inhabitants, with the approval of the county board, may operate a residential and transition treatment program for women established by the Department of Corrections. Provides that the program is an alternative to imprisonment in the penitentiary for women who have been convicted of specified non-violent felonies. Establishes other conditions of eligibility for the program and provides sanctions for failure to complete the program or violating the conditions of the program. Provides that the program may include a substance abuse treatment program designed for women offenders, mental health, trauma, and medical treatment; parenting skills and family relationship counseling, preparation for a GED or vocational certificate; life skills program; job readiness and job skill training; and a community transition development plan. Provides that the Department of Corrections or the sheriff may terminate the programs at any time by mutual agreement or with 30 days prior written notice by either the Department of Corrections or the sheriff. HOME RULE NOTE (Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs) HB 5891 is permissive in nature and does not limit home rule powers and functions. Therefore, in the opinion of DCCA, HB 5891 does not pre-empt home rule authority. JUDICIAL NOTE (Administrative Office of Illinois Courts) HB 5891 would neither increase nor decrease the number of judges needed in the State. CORRECTIONAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Fiscal impact and impact on the corrections population from HB 5891 are unknown. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Corrections) Same as correctional note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status