IL HB4640

Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to make statements from minors inadmissible as evidence if obtained during custodial interrogation without counsel present throughout

Applies when an adult criminal sentence is possible, including extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecutions or proceedings under the Criminal Code of 2012

Covers oral, written, and sign language statements made by minors during interrogation

Builds on existing law requiring counsel for minors under 15 during interrogation for serious offenses including murder, sexual assault, and related crimes

Introduced by Rep. Justin Slaughter in the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)