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IL HB1611
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kambium Buckner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits no-knock search warrants when the only alleged offense is possession of a controlled substance for personal use; no-knock warrants require probable cause that drugs are for distribution or sale
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Requires search warrants on dwellings to be executed between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. unless a judge expressly authorizes a different time for good cause
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Mandates officers executing dwelling search warrants be identifiable in uniform or with visible badge, wear activated body cameras, and have a paramedic or EMT available nearby; in counties with 90,000+ residents, officers must be SWAT or special response team members
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Requires officers to knock, announce their presence audibly, and wait a minimum of 30 seconds before entry, unless there is an emergency threatening life or grave injury not created by law enforcement
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Prohibits officers from pointing firearms at individuals under 18 years old unless there is clear and present danger, and requires officers to prepare damage reports after warrant execution with public reporting of all search warrant data including "negative raids" (unsuccessful searches)
Legislative Description
CRIM PRO-WARRANT REQUIREMENTS
Last Action
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/12/2026