IL SB1533

Establishes the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission with 8 voting members: a retired Circuit Court Judge (who serves as Chair), a former prosecutor, a law school professor, a criminal defense attorney, three public members who are not attorneys, and a former public defender.

Governor appoints all Commission members with Senate advice and consent and may appoint alternate members to serve during scheduling conflicts, conflicts of interest, or disqualification; requires good faith effort to ensure geographical, gender, and racial diversity.

Changes voting threshold for case disposition from requiring all 8 members to participate to allowing cases to proceed with 5 or more members voting to refer cases for judicial review, with 4 or more members able to conclude insufficient evidence exists.

Allows cases to be postponed for future reconsideration if votes result in neither 5 members finding sufficient torture evidence nor 4 members finding insufficient evidence.

Members serve staggered 3-year terms (initial terms vary by position) with a maximum of 2 consecutive 3-year terms; Commission meets minimum of once every 6 months with majority of appointed members constituting a quorum.