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SB 4127

$FY27 CJIA OCE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Paul Faraci and 1 co-sponsor

SB 4127 appropriates FY2027 funding for Illinois's Criminal Justice Information Authority Office of the Chief Examiner to support state criminal justice research and data analysis operations.

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci
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Bill Summary · SB 4127

Legislative bill overview

SB 4127 is a fiscal year 2027 appropriations bill for the Criminal Justice Information Authority (CJIA) Office of the Chief Examiner (OCE) in Illinois. The bill allocates funding for this state agency's operations and programs during the 2027 fiscal year. This is a routine appropriations measure that has just been introduced and referred to committee.

Why is this important

The CJIA's Office of the Chief Examiner oversees criminal justice data collection, analysis, and research that informs state policy decisions and law enforcement practices. Appropriations bills directly determine what resources agencies have to fulfill their statutory missions, affecting everything from data quality to the scope of research they can conduct.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding level uncertainty – Without knowing the proposed amount, it's unclear whether this represents an increase, decrease, or flat funding compared to prior years, which could affect agency capacity
  • Competing state priorities – During budget cycles, appropriations for criminal justice entities may compete with funding for education, healthcare, or other priorities
  • Data transparency and use – Stakeholders may debate what data the OCE collects and how it's used, particularly regarding sensitive criminal justice information

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

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