HB3837

LAW ENFORCEMENT HIRING ACT

Introduced·2/7/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Law Enforcement Hiring Task Force to prevent unfit candidates from being hired as law enforcement officers in Illinois.

The Law Enforcement Hiring Act creates a task force to identify measures ensuring unfit candidates are not hired as law enforcement officers, explore strategies to prevent unnecessary deaths caused by officers, and report recommendations to the General Assembly by June 30, 2026. The task force comprises members appointed by the Senate President, the Speaker of the House, the Minority Leaders of both chambers, and the Governor.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Feb 18, 2025

House

First Reading