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SB 2211

DWIGHT CORRECTIONAL-RESTORE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Balkema

SB 2211 proposes to restore and reopen Illinois's Dwight Correctional Center, potentially increasing state prison capacity and operational costs.

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Bill Summary · SB 2211

Legislative bill overview

SB 2211 proposes to restore or reopen the Dwight Correctional Center, a state prison facility in Illinois that was previously closed. The bill has just been introduced and referred to committee assignments, indicating it is in its earliest legislative stages with minimal details publicly available at this time.

Why is this important

Prison capacity and operations are significant budget items for states, and decisions about facility closures or reopenings affect incarceration policy, employment in rural areas, and the state's correctional system infrastructure. This proposal could represent a shift in Illinois's recent correctional policies if it advances.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Reopening a correctional facility requires substantial capital investment and ongoing operational costs during a period when Illinois faces budget constraints
  • Incarceration trends: The facility was likely closed due to declining inmate populations or cost-cutting measures; reopening contradicts national trends toward reduced incarceration
  • Rural employment vs. criminal justice reform: While reopening could provide jobs in the Dwight area, it conflicts with broader criminal justice reform objectives that have gained bipartisan support

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

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