HB4422

2ND CHANCE PROBATION&WEAPONS

Introduced·1/14/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4422 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to establish a First Time Weapon Offense Program for non-violent offenders.

HB4422 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to create a First Time Weapon Offense Program for non-violent offenders charged with certain weapons possession offenses. The court, with the consent of the defendant and the State's Attorney, may sentence eligible defendants to this program instead of incarceration. The program includes conditions such as refraining from possessing firearms, making restitution, obtaining employment, attending educational courses, and performing community service.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

2:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

Mar 24

4:00 PM

House Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

Jan 14

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal