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Legislation · Illinois · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 0248: CRIM PRO-POST-CONVICT PETITION

Summary

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that a petitioner for post-conviction relief who was convicted of a felony offense committed when that person was under 21 years of age who seeks leave to file a successive post-conviction petition claiming that his or her sentence violates the proportionate penalties clause of the Illinois Constitution does not have to demonstrate cause. Effective immediately.

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Jul 10, 2026

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