HB4656

STATE'S ATTORNEY-INVESTIGATOR

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4656 amends the Counties Code to allow special investigators appointed by State's Attorneys to carry firearms while performing their.

Illinois HB4656 amends the Counties Code to remove the restriction on special investigators appointed by State's Attorneys from carrying firearms only during their assigned duties. This change allows these investigators to carry firearms at all times while performing their duties. The bill also outlines the process for appointing special investigators, including fingerprinting and background checks, and specifies their duties, which include serving subpoenas and summonses, making returns of process, and conducting investigations.

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History

Mar 26

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

Mar 26

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain

Mar 23

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt