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HB 1028

RESTORES PRE-P.A. 101-652

104th Regular Session Introduced by John Cabello and 7 co-sponsors

Illinois bill would reverse 2019 criminal justice reforms by restoring pre-P.A. 101-652 provisions, potentially reinstituting cash bail and stricter pretrial detention standards.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
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Bill Summary · HB 1028

Legislative bill overview

HB 1028 seeks to restore provisions that existed before Public Act 101-652 was enacted in Illinois. P.A. 101-652 was a significant 2019 criminal justice reform law that made substantial changes to bail practices and other procedural matters. This bill would partially or fully reverse those changes, though the specific provisions being restored are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

The criminal justice reforms in P.A. 101-652 fundamentally altered how Illinois handles pretrial detention and bail, shifting toward eliminating cash bail and expanding pretrial release. Restoring pre-P.A. 101-652 provisions would represent a significant policy reversal that could affect thousands of defendants annually and reshape the state's criminal justice system. This reflects ongoing debate between those who view 2019 reforms as too lenient and those who support them as advancing fairness.

Potential points of contention

  • Bail system philosophy: The bill implies returning to cash bail and stricter pretrial detention standards versus the 2019 reform's emphasis on release without financial conditions
  • Public safety vs. defendant rights: Proponents argue tighter pretrial controls reduce crime; opponents contend they harm poor defendants who cannot afford bail
  • Scope of reversal: Unclear whether the bill restores all pre-P.A. 101-652 provisions or only selected ones, creating uncertainty about actual impact

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

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