IL HB1542

Appropriates $80,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board for deposit into the Law Enforcement Camera Grant Fund.

Provides funding to assist units of local government in Illinois with full compliance with the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act requirements.

Addresses financial burden created by Public Act 101-652, which mandated all law enforcement officers wear body cameras by January 1, 2025 without sufficient state financial assistance.

Includes legislative findings that the unfunded mandate threatens public safety through potential layoffs, property tax increases, and reduced local government services.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.