HB4249

POLICE OFFICER TRAUMA TRAINING

Introduced·12/18/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4249 mandates trauma-informed training for law enforcement officers.

HB4249 requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to create a curriculum for trauma-informed training for law enforcement officers. The training must be presented in all basic law enforcement academies by July 1, 2027. It includes defining and distinguishing between various types of trauma, recognizing trauma-related responses, and managing the impact of trauma and stress. Law enforcement agencies must present the training to all officers within three years of the bill's effective date. The Board will evaluate training effectiveness through assessments and feedback.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Police & Fire Committee Hearing

Mar 20

8:00 AM

House Police & Fire Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Police & Fire Committee

Jan 14

House

First Reading