Our Legislative Agenda
The bills below would allow people already incarcerated the chance for review, restrict excessive sentencing for children, and limit the use of solitary confinement in Illinois.
We focus on sentencing policy, conditions of incarceration, and opportunities for release. Here are the bills we are currently working on.
Opportunities for Release
HB XXXX
CREATE RETROACTIVE RESENTENCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
READ MORESB 248
AMEND POST-CONVICTION ACT FOR PEOPLE SENTENCED IN YOUTH
READ MORE ABOUT THIS BILLHB 5287 / SB 3354
ALLOW PEOPLE TO EARN CREDIT FOR CHANGE
READ MORE ABOUT THIS BILLSB 2256
IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE RESENTENCING TASK FORCE
READ MORE ABOUT THIS BILLHB 2546
YOUTHFUL PAROLE ACT TECHNICAL AND TIMING FIX
READ MORE ABOUT THIS BILL
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