SB0248
CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION
→ Passed
P(Advance)
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
Low
P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 51%
Calculating prediction drivers...
Pipeline Progress
Filed
In Committee
Passed Committee
Floor Vote
Crossed Chambers
Passed Both
Signed
Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 7 days ago
How does a bill become law in Illinois?
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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.
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Committee Work — Hearings
The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.
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Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report
The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.
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Floor Debate
The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.
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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.
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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
Adriane Johnson
Moderate Influence (#17)
Bridges legislative blocs (high betweenness)
Bills sponsored by Adriane Johnson advance 5% more often than the chamber average.
Public Engagement
256 witness slips filed
253 proponents / 2 opponents
65 organizations
Action History
51 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-13 — Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
2025-01-22
Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Adriane Johnson Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2025-01-22
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.
2025-01-22
Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments 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.
2025-01-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-05
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-13
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-02-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-02-24
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Omar Aquino Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2025-03-12
Committee Assignment
Assigned toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-03-19
Committee Action
Positive
Do PassCriminal Law; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a)
Committee recommends passage. The most important positive gate — majority of bills never get here.
2025-03-19
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7)
Bill placed on the order of Second Reading.
2025-03-19
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage. Floor amendments can be offered here.
2025-03-20
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 4-4(8)
Bill placed on the Third Reading calendar — queued for final vote.
2025-04-04
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-10
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-11
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(5-6)
Senate Third Reading (floor vote) deadline set or extended.
2025-04-30
Floor Vote
Positive
Third Reading - Passed;034-017-000 Rule 5-1(f)
Bill PASSED a floor vote on Third Reading. Major milestone — bill has cleared one chamber.
2025-04-30
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added as Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator added as co-sponsor.
2025-04-30
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
Senate bill arrives in the House after passing the Senate.
2025-04-30
Cross-Chamber
Positive
Chief House SponsorRep. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12)
House sponsor assigned for a Senate bill — bill is being actively managed in the second chamber.
2025-05-01
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.
2025-05-01
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.
2025-05-06
Committee Assignment
Assigned toRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b)
Sent to a substantive committee (e.g., Transportation, Revenue). This is where the bill gets a real hearing and evaluation.
2025-05-06
Other
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee;Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
Uncategorized action.
2025-05-06
Procedural
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed071-038-000 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54
Motion to suspend a rule (e.g., Rule 21 posting requirement). Often signals urgency.
2025-05-06
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-07
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate chief co-sponsor added.
2025-05-08
Committee Action
Positive
Do Pass / Short DebateRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b)
Committee recommends passage and places it on the Short Debate calendar (limited floor discussion time). Strong positive signal — committee believes bill has broad support.
2025-05-08
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
2025-05-16
Floor Process
Positive
Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1)
Bill reaches the floor amendment stage on Short Debate calendar. Major milestone — bill has passed committee and is on the floor.
2025-05-16
Floor Process
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill was ready for Second Reading but was paused/held by the sponsor. Usually indicates the sponsor is still negotiating amendments or gathering votes. NOT a negative signal — the sponsor controls the pace.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Thaddeus Jones Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Justin Slaughter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-23
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild +
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d)
Floor vote and final action deadline extended.
2025-05-27
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-28
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2025-05-31
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild +
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(d)
Floor vote and final action deadline extended.
2025-06-01
Deadlines & Re-referrals
Mild −
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a)
MISSED COMMITTEE DEADLINE — bill did not get a committee vote before the deadline and is re-referred to Rules/Assignments. The bill is NOT dead but faces an uphill battle to be reassigned. Most bills that hit Rule 19(a) do not advance.
2025-12-12
Co-Sponsorship
Mild +
Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
Alternate co-sponsor added in the second chamber.
2026-02-11
Committee Assignment
Positive
Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 005-000-000 Rule 3-8(b)
Senate Assignments Committee approves the bill for committee consideration — a positive gate.
2026-02-13
Floor Process
Positive
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52
Bill placed on the Second Reading calendar. Positive — bill is queued for floor action.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Filed with Secretary bySen. Adriane Johnson Rule 2-7(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-01-22 | Senate | Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-01-28 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mary Edly-Allen Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Karina Villa Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Willie Preston Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Rachel Ventura Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mike Porfirio Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Lakesia Collins Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-05 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Michael W. Halpin Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-06 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Mike Simmons Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-13 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Celina Villanueva Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-24 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Graciela Guzmán Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-02-24 | Senate | Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Omar Aquino Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-12 | Senate | Assigned toCriminal Law Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Do PassCriminal Law; 007-002-000 Rule 3-11(a)(1), Rule 3-12(a) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025 Rule 3-12(a), Rule 4-4(7) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-19 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mark L. Walker Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Second Reading Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-20 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025 Rule 4-4(8) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-04-04 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Mattie Hunter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | Senate | Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025 Rule 2-10(a)(5-6) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | — |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed;034-017-000 Rule 5-1(f) | Floor Vote | Positive |
| 2025-04-30 | Senate | Added as Co-SponsorSen. Emil Jones, III Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-30 | House | Arrived in House Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-04-30 | House | Chief House SponsorRep. Lilian Jiménez Senate Rule 5-1(d)/4-4(9-11); House Rule 37(d)/31(10-12) | Cross-Chamber | Positive |
| 2025-05-01 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-05-01 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Assigned toRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee;Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez | Other | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed071-038-000 Senate Rule 4-4/7-4; House Rule 31/54 | Procedural | — |
| 2025-05-06 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Barbara Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-07 | House | Added Alternate Chief Co-SponsorRep. Lisa Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-08 | House | Do Pass / Short DebateRestorative Justice & Public Safety Committee; 007-003-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(b) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-05-08 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 3-12(a)/5-4(a); House Rule 24(a)/40(b)/52(a)(1) | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-05-16 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Thaddeus Jones Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Anne Stava Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Justin Slaughter Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-23 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025 Rule 2-10(d) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild + |
| 2025-05-27 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Michael Crawford Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-28 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Camille Y. Lilly Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-05-31 | House | Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 1, 2025 Rule 2-10(d) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild + |
| 2025-06-01 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |
| 2025-12-12 | House | Added Alternate Co-SponsorRep. Amy Briel Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2026-02-11 | House | Approved for ConsiderationRules Committee; 005-000-000 Rule 3-8(b) | Committee Assignment | Positive |
| 2026-02-13 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |