IL SB3479

Law enforcement agencies must investigate and report any death occurring in custody of law enforcement, correctional facilities, or resulting from peace officer use of force to the Attorney General within 30 days, including details on cause, manner, race, age, gender, jurisdiction, and emergency care provided

Reports on deaths in custody are public records under the Freedom of Information Act, with the Attorney General required to publish individual reports quarterly on its website and issue an annual public report analyzing trends and recommendations to reduce deaths in custody

Family members, next of kin, or emergency contacts must be notified as soon as possible with accurate information about the cause and circumstances of death, and facilities must designate a family liaison officer to maintain contact and provide updates on investigations

Failure to include known facts in required death reports is a petty offense punishable by a fine up to $500

Secretary of State, Department of Corrections, and Department of Juvenile Justice must track and publish annual reports on the number of birth certificates, social security cards, and verification forms obtained for persons in custody to facilitate issuance of Illinois Identification Cards upon release