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HB 1095

CD CORR-VOLUNTEER SERVICES

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jed Davis and 1 co-sponsor

Illinois bill HB 1095 modifies correctional facility volunteer services; specific impact pending Rules Committee review and full text analysis.

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Bill Summary · HB 1095

Legislative bill overview

HB 1095 addresses volunteer services within Illinois correctional facilities. The bill has been introduced and referred to the Rules Committee but has not yet advanced to substantive debate. Without access to the specific bill text, the precise scope of changes—whether expanding, restricting, or reorganizing volunteer programs—cannot be determined.

Why is this important

Volunteer programs in correctional facilities serve critical functions including inmate rehabilitation, education, mental health support, and reentry preparation. Changes to these programs can significantly affect incarceration conditions, recidivism rates, and the availability of rehabilitation resources, particularly for facilities with limited budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Volunteer recruitment and liability: Expanding volunteer access to inmates may raise safety and liability concerns, while restrictions could reduce crucial support services
  • Resource allocation: Changes in volunteer coordination could affect which programs receive support and which inmate populations benefit, raising equity questions
  • Implementation costs: Depending on the bill's requirements, new administrative structures or oversight mechanisms could impose unfunded mandates on already-strained correctional budgets

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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