HB5155

Illinois HB5155 mandates the collection and public reporting of demographic data for incarcerated individuals.

HB5155, the Incarceration Demographic Data Transparency Act, requires the collection of demographic data for individuals confined in Illinois correctional facilities and county jails. The data includes race, ethnicity, and gender, with a focus on self-identification and privacy. The Department of Corrections will oversee the collection and public reporting of this data, ensuring it is aggregated and de-identified to protect individual privacy. The Act also establishes enforcement mechanisms and criminal penalties for non-compliance, while exempting good-faith errors from criminal liability.