IL HB5218

Individuals convicted of sex offenses released to mandatory supervised release must be placed in either their sentencing community (county/municipality of conviction) or a "community of connection" where they have verified ties such as family, employment, or prior residence.

Placement outside these communities requires documented Department of Corrections determination citing public safety concerns, victim safety considerations, unavailability of compliant housing, or lack of required treatment and supervision resources.

The Department must develop individualized reentry plans prior to release identifying sentencing communities, communities of connection, and evaluating housing, treatment, and supervision options.

The Department must avoid disproportionately burdening any single municipality, neighborhood, or county with sex offender placements by considering existing concentrations and local resource capacity.

Annual reports to the General Assembly due by March 1 must include aggregate data on placement patterns, out-of-community placements and reasons, and geographic distribution by county.