IllinoisBill would set one call after detention transfers and allow identity-check arrests
HB 1477 proposes one phone call after a move between detention places and lets officers arrest some people to check their identity.
What it does
After a move to a new detention place, a person in police custody would have one phone call within 3 hours of arrival. The right could not be used again, and the person could not call an alleged victim.
A court could consider statements made in violation of the communication rules when deciding whether the person spoke voluntarily and whether the statements are reliable.
For an accusation involving an offense below a felony or Class A misdemeanor, an officer could make a custodial arrest if needed to verify the person's identity.
Argument forOfficers could arrest someone accused of a lower-level offense to check their identity, which may help avoid releasing someone whose identity is unclear.
Argument againstPeople moved to a new detention place could have fewer chances to call family or a lawyer, making it harder to reach support.
More detail
A person moved to a new detention place would have one phone call within 3 hours of arrival, and could not use that right again after another transfer. This applies to people held in police custody who are moved to a new place of detention. The person could not call an alleged victim of the offense. The call would be available within 3 hours after arrival at the new place of detention.
A court could consider statements made in violation of the communication rules when deciding whether they were voluntary and reliable. This concerns statements made by a person held in police custody in violation of the rules for communicating with a lawyer or family. The court would consider all the circumstances.
An officer could make a custodial arrest to verify a person's identity. This applies to a person accused of an offense below a felony or Class A misdemeanor. The arrest would be for an offense that is not a felony or Class A misdemeanor.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 13Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombieLatest
- 2025
- Mar 3Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
- Jan 28Referred to Rules Committee
- Jan 28First ReadingMinor
- Jan 21Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Patrick WindhorstIntroduced
Criminal Justice