IL SB1886

Reduces felony penalties for possession of cannabis, controlled substances, and methamphetamine to misdemeanors under the Cannabis Control Act, Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act.

Allows currently incarcerated individuals convicted of these reclassified offenses to petition for resentencing as misdemeanors, and permits courts to recall original sentences unless re-sentencing poses unreasonable risk to public safety.

Creates Justice Reinvestment Fund to reinvest 85% of state savings from reduced incarceration into community programs addressing root causes of crime, including job training, drug treatment, mental health services, affordable housing, and alternatives to justice-system involvement.

Requires Sentencing Policy Advisory Council to calculate annual savings from reduced prison population by July 31 each year, with State Comptroller transferring funds to Justice Reinvestment Fund by August 31, distributed to counties based on their contribution to incarceration rates.

Counties receiving funds must submit applications specifying evidence-based investments in designated areas and submit annual reports on fund usage and public health/safety impacts; unclaimed funds reallocated to most effective counties.