HB3521
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What this bill does
Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that unreliable statements to law enforcement made during a custodial interrogation conducted at a police station or other place of detention by a defendant are inadmissible at trial in any criminal court proceeding or juvenile court proceeding for the prosecution of a homicide. Provides that in any proceeding under this provision, the prosecution shall timely disclose prior to any relevant evidentiary hearing or trial its intent to introduce a statement made during a custodial interrogation conducted at a place of detention. Provides that at that time, the prosecution must tender any electronic recordings of the statement and any documents relating to the circumstances under which the statement was obtained and any other evidence the State intends to rely upon to determine the statement's reliability. Provides that before trial, a defendant may move to exclude a statement alleged to be unreliable. Provides that the defendant shall specifically identify the statement or statements alleged to be unreliable. Provides that at the hearing, it shall be the burden of the prosecutor to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the statement is reliable. Provides that when deciding a statement's reliability, a court should consider: (1) whether the details in the statement fit with the evidence known before the interrogation, especially details that describe unusual or not easily guessed facts of the crime that had not been made public; (2) whether the statement provides any new details or any new evidence not known before the interrogation that can be independently corroborated after the interrogation; (3) whether facts of the crime were disclosed to the defendant rather than originated with the defendant; (4) whether the defendant recanted the defendant's statement at any time and the circumstances of that recantation; (5) whether the statement was electronically recorded; and (6) any other information relevant to the reliability of the statement.
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Current stage: Floor Vote · Last action 363 days ago · STAGNANT
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
Public Engagement
Witness slips
30 slips filed. Proponent / opponent / no position as filed with the committee.
| Name | Organization | Representing | Position | Hearing committee | Hearing date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Harris | Michael Best Strategies | Due Tech Process | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Francesca Morris | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Gregory Chambers | Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments Endpp.org | Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Jennifer Roland | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Juanita Hernandez | PRREFORM | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Kayla Quiroz | PRREFORM | self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Laura A Ritchason | Get Brain Change | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 | |
| Michelle Mbekeani | Due Tech Process | Due Tech Process | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Victoria Arnett | self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Aaron Harris | Michael Best Strategies | Due Tech Process | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Anthony Bills | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Benjamin Ruddell | ACLU of Illinois | ACLU of Illinois | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Dalisha Sanders | NA | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| erica owens | NA | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Felicia Serrano | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Jennifer Roland | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Illinois Collaboration on Youth | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Jessica Bailey | None | None | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Juanita Hernandez | PRREFORM | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 | |
| Karla Armour | La Matriz Bakery LLC | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Kayla Quiroz | PRREFORM | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 | |
| Michelle Mbekeani | Due Tech Process | Due Tech Process | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Professor Steven Drizen | Michael Best Strategies | Professor Steven Drizen | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Ryan Farmer | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Sandra Flores | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Shadae Bailey | Self | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Susan M Lucci | Individual | Self | Proponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| MICHAEL COSENTINO | CHICAGO JOHN DINEEN LODGE7 | CHICAGO JOHN DINEEN LODGE7 | Opponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Michael Zalewski | Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP | Illinois State's Attorney Association | Opponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-20 |
| Jim Kaitschuk | Illinois Sheriffs' Association | Illinois Sheriffs | Opponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
| Michael Zalewski | Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, LLP | Illinois State's Attorney Association | Opponent | Judiciary - Criminal | 2025-03-18 |
Roll-call votes
Total votes and outcome per event. Deciding vote = margin of 1; those voters on the winning side could have changed the outcome by flipping.
| Date | Chamber | Type | Description | Yea | Nay | Present | NV | Outcome | Margin | Deciding voters |
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| H | Committee | Judiciary - Criminal | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Passed | 2 | — |
Action History
21 actions recorded. Last action: 2025-04-11 — Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.
All actions (table)
| Date | Chamber | Action | Category | Signal |
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| 2025-02-07 | House | Filed with the Clerk byRep. Justin Slaughter House Rule 6(b) | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 | Introduction & Filing | — |
| 2025-02-18 | House | Referred toRules Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-11 | House | Assigned toJudiciary - Criminal Committee Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(b) | Committee Assignment | — |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Theresa Mah Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-20 | House | Do Pass / Standard DebateJudiciary - Criminal Committee; 008-006-000 Senate Rule 3-11(a)(1); House Rule 22(a)(1), 52(a)(2) | Committee Action | Positive |
| 2025-03-21 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | Positive |
| 2025-03-24 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Maurice A. West, II Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Second Reading - Standard Debate | Other | — |
| 2025-03-26 | House | Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate Senate Rule 4-4(7-8)/5-2; House Rule 31(8-9)/38/52 | Floor Process | — |
| 2025-04-07 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Nicolle Grasse Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kam Buckner Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Rita Mayfield Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Kelly M. Cassidy Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-08 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Sonya M. Harper Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-09 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. Jehan Gordon-Booth Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-10 | House | Added Co-SponsorRep. Robert "Bob" Rita Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Added Chief Co-SponsorRep. William "Will" Davis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) | Co-Sponsorship | Mild + |
| 2025-04-11 | House | Rule 19(a) / Re-referred toRules Committee House Rule 19(a); Senate analog: Rule 3-9(a) | Deadlines & Re-referrals | Mild − |