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IL HB5588
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robyn Gabel
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AI Summary
- Requires the chief judge of each judicial circuit in Illinois to establish at least one Restorative Justice Community Court, with additional satellite courts permitted, subject to available resources
- Persons charged with misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies are presumptively eligible; individuals charged with other offenses may participate after judicial determination that it serves justice and public safety interests
- Referrals may be initiated by the court, defendant, defense counsel, probation, pretrial services, court staff, or State's Attorney; prosecutorial consent is not required for admission
- Upon successful completion of the restorative agreement—including repairing harm and participating in restorative processes—charges are dismissed and arrest/court records are expunged without any statutory waiting period
- Circuits must establish at least one court by July 1, 2029; the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts must publish implementation standards by July 1, 2028; effective January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUN CT
Last Action
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/2/2026
Restorative Justice & Public Safety2/24/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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