HB 46

Abstract

Creates the Isolated Confinement Restriction Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Anthony Gay Law. Provides that a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 consecutive days. Provides that a committed person may not be placed in isolated confinement for more than 10 days in any 180-day period. Provides that, while out of cell, committed persons may have access to activities, including, but not limited, to: job assignments, educational classes, vocational classes, meals, recreation, the yard or gymnasium, the day room, medical appointments, visits, and group therapy. Provides exceptions. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall post on the Department's official website quarterly reports on the use of isolated confinement. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2024, except that some provisions are effective immediately. Correctional Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept of Corrections) This amendment has no fiscal impact or population impact on the department. Judicial Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Admin Office of the Illinois Courts) Based on a review of HB0046 as amended by House Amendment 2, the legislation would not increase or decrease the number of judges needed in the state of Illinois. State Mandates Fiscal Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 0046 HA#2 does not create a State Mandate. Home Rule Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) HB 0046 HA#2 does not pre-empt home rule authority. State Debt Impact Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0046, as amended by House Amendment 2, would not change the amount of authorization for any type of State-issued bond, and, therefore, would not affect the level of State indebtedness. Pension Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Government Forecasting & Accountability) HB 0046, as amended by HA 2, will not impact any public pension fund or retirement system in the State of Illinois. Balanced Budget Note, House Floor Amendment No. 2 (Office of Management and Budget) Please be advised that the Balanced Budget Note Act does not apply to House Bill 46, as amended by House Amendment 2 as it is not a supplemental appropriation that increases or decreases appropriations. Under the Act, a balanced budget note must be prepared only for bills that change a general funds appropriation for the fiscal year in which the new bill is enacted.