IllinoisCourts would jail some monitored defendants accused of another felony
People awaiting trial for a felony or Class A misdemeanor on electronic monitoring would be jailed if a hearing finds reasonable grounds to believe they committed a felony while released.
What it does
People released on electronic monitoring for a felony or Class A misdemeanor would be jailed if a hearing finds reasonable grounds to believe they committed a felony during release.
Defendants jailed under the electronic monitoring rule would stay in custody until their charges are resolved, without renewed findings that detention is necessary at later court appearances.
Argument forHolding covered defendants in jail could prevent them from committing another felony while their charges are pending.
Argument againstCovered defendants could remain jailed without a conviction, with fewer required court checks on whether detention is still needed.
More detail
Courts would have to jail defendants if a hearing finds reasonable grounds to believe they committed a felony. This covers people on court-ordered electronic monitoring while released for a felony or Class A misdemeanor, the most serious misdemeanor level. A judge may start the hearing, or prosecutors may file a verified petition, a formal request affirmed as true. The alleged felony must have occurred during the person's release before trial.
Judges would not have to find that continued detention is necessary at each later court appearance. This applies to defendants whose release is revoked under the electronic monitoring rule. The exception covers findings about ensuring return to court or preventing further felony or Class A misdemeanor charges. Detention would continue until the defendant's charges are resolved.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Oct 27Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave SeverinLatest
- Oct 27Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Halbrook
- Oct 21Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jed Davis
- Oct 21Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
- Oct 21Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
- Oct 20Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- Oct 20Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
- Oct 20Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
- Oct 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
- Oct 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore
- Oct 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Gregg Johnson
- Oct 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- Oct 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy L. Grant
- May 15Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.
- May 5Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
- May 5Referred to Rules Committee
- May 5First ReadingMinor
- May 5Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
- May 4Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
- Apr 30Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer
- Apr 30Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
- Apr 29Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond
- Apr 29Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello
- Apr 29Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber
- Apr 29Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher
- Apr 29Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas
- Apr 29Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
- Apr 29Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
- Apr 29Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst
- Apr 29Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombieIntroduced
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