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IL HB4685
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Norma Hernandez
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AI Summary
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Creates a new criminal offense of "unlawful restraint for civil immigration enforcement" in Illinois, targeting individuals who detain, forcibly transfer, or use deceit to move another person for civil immigration purposes without express legal authority from a federal immigration agent
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Prohibits detaining another person for civil immigration enforcement, using force or threats to transfer someone for detention, or using deceit/enticement to induce someone to relocate with intent to detain them
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Classifies violations as a Class 4 felony, elevated to a Class 3 felony if a deadly weapon is used during the detention or transfer
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Exempts federal immigration agents (ICE, Customs and Border Protection, or successor agencies) from prosecution under this statute
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Defines "civil immigration enforcement" as non-criminal arrests or detentions, explicitly excluding enforcement of federal criminal charges or criminal warrants
Legislative Description
UNLAWFUL RESTRAINT CIVIL IMMIG
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2/17/2026