HB4657

CD CORR-COMPASSIONATE RELEASE

Introduced·1/28/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4657 proposes a medical release program for incarcerated individuals with terminal illnesses or severe medical conditions.

HB4657 amends the Illinois Unified Code of Corrections to establish a medical release program for incarcerated individuals. This program allows for the release of individuals who are terminally ill or have been diagnosed with a condition that will result in medical incapacity within six months. Additionally, it covers those who have become medically incapacitated due to illness or injury after sentencing. The Prisoner Review Board will consider applications and conduct public hearings.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
10
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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

Apr 1

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Ugaste

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 26

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain