SB3597

LAW ENFORCEMENT-VARIOUS

Final Passage·5/21/26

SB3597 amends Illinois State Police Law to enhance cadet training, including topics like animal fighting, trauma-informed responses, and cultural.

SB3597 amends the Illinois State Police Law to enhance cadet training with new topics and requirements. The Division of the Academy and Training must provide training on animal fighting awareness, trauma-informed responses, cultural competency, and other specialized areas. Cadets will receive training on recognizing and responding to stress, trauma, and post-traumatic stress, and understanding the unique challenges of cases involving victims or witnesses with autism or other developmental disabilities.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · May 21
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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5
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 13

10:00 AM

House Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 24

2:00 PM

Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing

History

Jun 18

Senate

Sent to the Governor

May 21

House

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000

May 21

Senate

Passed Both Houses