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2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Gomberg

Creates a 22-member IDOC task force to study ADA needs for aging inmates with disabilities and recommend changes to correctional ADA standards, due July 1, 2026.

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview / Purpose

HB 3431 requires the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to convene a special task force to study Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements as they apply to correctional institutions and facilities for aging committed persons serving life sentences. The task force is charged with producing recommendations — including suggested changes to ADA standards for correctional settings — and reporting them to the General Assembly.

Key provisions

Creates a new Section 3-15-5 in the Unified Code of Corrections establishing a "Task force on ADA requirements in correctional institutions and facilities."

Directs IDOC to convene the task force and appoint up to 22 members.

Requires the task force to study and make recommendations on:

The number of individuals in correctional institutions/facilities who have disabilities (including sight, hearing, and mobility impairments).
How those individuals are currently being accommodated.
How many committed persons are not having their needs met.
Specific areas in correctional institutions/facilities that are unable to provide adequate ADA-related accommodations and care for aging committed persons with disabilities.

Requires submission of the task force’s recommendations regarding any changes to ADA standards for correctional institutions and facilities to the General Assembly on or before July 1, 2026.

States task force members serve without compensation and are not to be reimbursed for expenses incurred performing task force duties.

Membership

Up to 22 members appointed by the Director of Corrections, with an attempt to reflect geographic diversity of the State.

Composition limits:

≤ 4 members representing county jails
≤ 8 members representing community health service providers who provide care/assistance to individuals with disabilities
3 members of the general public (at least one living with a disability)
≤ 3 representatives from disability rights/equal opportunity organizations
Remaining seats reserved for IDOC representatives (text caps total IDOC reps such that total ≤ 22)

Who is affected

Aging committed persons serving life sentences in Illinois correctional institutions and county jails, particularly those with sensory or mobility disabilities.

IDOC and county jail administrators (policies, facility design, health and disability accommodations).

Community health providers and disability advocacy organizations who may participate on the task force.

The General Assembly (receives recommendations for potential statutory or regulatory changes).

Timeline & Legislative status

Introduced: February 26, 2025 (Filed by Rep. Camille Y. Lilly).

Committee and floor actions: readings, Judiciary – Criminal Committee (Do Pass), referral to Public Health and Rules Committee. As of April 11, 2025: Rule 19(a) / Re‑referred to Rules Committee.

Report deadline: Task force recommendations due to the General Assembly by July 1, 2026.

Potential impact

Could identify gaps between current correctional practice and ADA accessibility needs for aging people with disabilities, leading to recommended changes in standards, facility modifications, staffing, training, or funding requirements.

If recommendations are adopted, possible operational and capital cost implications for IDOC and county facilities to comply with revised accessibility/care standards.

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