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HB0050

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What this bill does

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall create and implement a policy of electronic scanning and processing of all incoming mail in all Department of Corrections institutions and facilities, including the use of drug interdiction technologies to protect the health and safety of committed persons, the Department's staff, and its contractors. Provides that the policy shall require that mail processed electronically shall be available to committed persons only through kiosk and tablet services. Provides that the policy shall require that the mail be held in storage for a period of time by the correctional institution or facility or destroyed, as determined by the Director of Corrections. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement this provision. Effective immediately.

Sponsor: David Friess Chamber: House Introduced: 2024-12-11
Stuck
P(Advance)
22.2%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
6.2%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 78%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 206 days ago · STAGNANT

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

7 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-09-15 — Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2024-12-11 Introduction & Filing
Prefiled with Clerk byRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d)
Bill submitted before the legislative session officially begins. No impact on outcome yet.
2025-01-09 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2025-01-09 Committee Assignment
Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2025-01-15 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-09-15 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-09-15 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.
2025-09-15 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator adds their name as co-sponsor, signaling public support for the bill.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2024-12-11 House Prefiled with Clerk byRep. David Friess Senate Rule 5-1(d); House Rule 37(d) Introduction & Filing —
2025-01-09 House First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2025-01-09 House Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2025-01-15 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Tony M. McCombie Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-09-15 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Norine K. Hammond Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-09-15 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Patrick Windhorst Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2025-09-15 House Added Co-SponsorRep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +