HB5592

JUV CT-YOUTH RELEASE

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB5592 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to modify procedures for court review and commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice.

HB5592 amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to change court review and commitment procedures for minors. It mandates that the court may require legal custodians or guardians to report periodically or appear in court, and may remove them if necessary. The bill specifies the duration of aftercare release based on the severity of the offense. It also details the information the Department of Juvenile Justice must report to the court in case of critical incidents involving youth.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Mar 18

House

Assigned to Restorative Justice & Public Safety Committee

Feb 13

House

First Reading