Many new or revised laws take effect in the new year, including several aimed at

reforming Illinois’ social and criminal justice

system.

Click ahead to learn about these important new reform

measures.

Tailoring sentences to fit the crimeGives judges more

flexibility in determining sentences for minors who commit crimes. (HB 2471)

Illinois General Assembly moves to address juvenile sentencing reforms

HB 2471

Bringing parity to juvenile justiceProhibits minors from

being committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for misdemeanor offenses. (SB 1560)

SB 1560

Protecting people & policeEstablishes guidelines for the

use of body cameras by police.The new law also prohibits the police from using chokeholds and requires more training and accountability for law enforcement. (SB 1304) Raoul, Sims, Anthony announce signing of landmark law

enforcement reforms

SB 1304

Protecting the youngest offendersProhibits a minor

under 13 years old from being detained in a detention facility unless a youth service provider has been contacted. (HB 2567) HB 2567

Limiting the number of minors tried as adults

Eliminates automatic transfer of cases involving minors to adult courts, basing transfers instead on the particulars of the crime. (HB 3718)

HB 3718

Summaries of all new Illinois laws

are available on the Illinois General Assembly Homepage: www.ilga.gov

www.IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com