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SB 3597
Illinois Senate•Passed
Summary
SB 3597, “LAW ENFORCEMENT-VARIOUS”, was introduced in the Senate on Feb 5, 2026 by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D) with 4 co-sponsors. It last saw action on Jul 31, 2026: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0736.
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SB 3597 has 4 co-sponsors and 6 roll calls.
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The Illinois State Police Law of the Civil5Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by changing6Sections 2605-30, 2605-51, 2605-52, and 2605-350 as follows:7 (20 ILCS 2605/2605-30) (was 20 ILCS 2605/55a-2)8 Sec. 2605-30. Division of Patrol (formerly State9Troopers). The Division of Patrol shall exercise the following10functions and those in Section 2605-35:11 (1) (Blank). [Cooperate with federal and State ]12 [authorities requesting utilization of the Illinois State ]13 [Police's radio network system under the Illinois ]14 [Aeronautics Act.]15 (2) Exercise the rights, powers, and duties of the16 Illinois State Police under the Illinois State Police Act.17 (2.5) Provide uniformed patrol of Illinois highways18 and proactively enforce criminal and traffic laws.19 (3) (Blank).20 (4) Exercise the rights, powers, and duties of the21 Illinois State Police vested by law in the Illinois State22 Police by the Illinois Vehicle Code.23 (5) Exercise other duties that have been or may beSB3597 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 vested by law in the Illinois State Police.2 (6) Exercise other duties that may be assigned by the3 Director in order to fulfill the responsibilities and to4 achieve the purposes of the Illinois State Police.5 (7) Provide comprehensive law enforcement services to6 the public and to county, municipal, and federal law7 enforcement agencies, at their request.8 (8) Patrol Illinois highways, [with the intent to]9 interdict crime, [and] ensure traffic safety, and assist10 [while assisting] citizens during times of need.11 (9) Enforce the provisions of Chapter 18b of the12 Illinois Vehicle Code and serve as the lead State agency13 for administering the motor carrier safety assistance14 program of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety15 Administration.16(Source: P.A. 103-34, eff. 1-1-24; 104-157, eff. 1-1-26.)17 (20 ILCS 2605/2605-51)18 Sec. 2605-51. Division of the Academy and Training.19 (a) The Division of the Academy and Training shall20exercise, but not be limited to, the following functions:21 (1) Oversee and operate the Illinois State Police22 Training Academy.23 (2) Train and prepare new officers for a career in law24 enforcement, with innovative, quality training and25 educational practices.SB3597 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (3) Offer continuing training and educational programs2 for Illinois State Police employees.3 (4) Oversee the Illinois State Police's recruitment4 initiatives.5 (5) Oversee and operate the Illinois State Police's6 quartermaster.7 (6) Duties assigned to the Illinois State Police in8 Article 5, Chapter 11 of the Illinois Vehicle Code9 concerning testing and training officers on the detection10 of impaired driving.11 (7) Duties assigned to the Illinois State Police in12 Article 108B of the Code of Criminal Procedure.13 (a-5) Successful completion of the Illinois State Police14Academy satisfies the minimum standards pursuant to15subsections (a), (b), and (d) of Section 7 of the Illinois16Police Training Act and exempts Illinois State Police officers17from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board's18State Comprehensive Examination and Equivalency Examination.19Satisfactory completion shall be evidenced by a commission or20certificate issued to the officer.21 (b) The Division of the Academy and Training shall22exercise the rights, powers, and duties vested in the former23Division of State Troopers by Section 17 of the Illinois State24Police Act.25 (c) Specialized training. The Division of the Academy and26Training shall provide the following specialized training:SB3597 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (1) Crash reconstruction specialist; training. The2 Division of the Academy and Training shall cooperate with3 the Division of Forensic Services to provide specialized4 training in crash reconstruction for Illinois State Police5 officers. Only Illinois State Police officers who6 successfully complete the training may be assigned as7 crash reconstruction specialists.8 (2) Death and homicide investigations; training. The9 Division of the Academy and Training shall provide10 training in death and homicide investigation for Illinois11 State Police officers. Only Illinois State Police officers12 who successfully complete the training may be assigned as13 lead investigators in death and homicide investigations.14 Satisfactory completion of the training shall be evidenced15 by a certificate issued to the officer by the Division of16 the Academy and Training. The Director shall develop a17 process for waiver applications for officers whose prior18 training and experience as homicide investigators may19 qualify them for a waiver. The Director may issue a20 waiver, at his or her discretion, based solely on the21 prior training and experience of an officer as a homicide22 investigator.23 (A) The Division of the Academy and Training shall24 require all homicide investigator training to include25 instruction on victim-centered, trauma-informed26 investigation. This training must be implemented bySB3597 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 July 1, 2023.2 (B) The Division of the Academy and Training shall3 cooperate with the Division of Criminal Investigation4 to develop a model curriculum on victim-centered,5 trauma-informed investigation. This curriculum must be6 implemented by July 1, 2023.7 (3) Investigation of officer-involved criminal sexual8 assault; training. The Division of the Academy and9 Training shall cooperate with the Division of Criminal10 Investigation to provide a specialized criminal sexual11 assault and sexual abuse investigation training program12 for Illinois State Police officers. Only Illinois State13 Police officers who successfully complete the training may14 be assigned as investigators in officer-involved criminal15 sexual assault investigations under Section 10 of the Law16 Enforcement Criminal Sexual Assault Investigation Act.17 (4) Investigation of officer-involved deaths;18 training. The Division of the Academy and Training shall19 have a written policy regarding the investigation of20 officer-involved deaths that involve a law enforcement21 officer employed by the Illinois State Police as required22 under Section 1-10 of the Police and Community Relations23 Improvement Act and shall provide specialized training in24 that policy for Illinois State Police officers.25 (5) Juvenile specialist; training. The Division of the26 Academy and Training shall provide specialized juvenileSB3597 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 training for Illinois State Police officers who meet the2 definition of "juvenile police officer" as defined under3 paragraph (17) of Section 1-3 of the Juvenile Court Act of4 1987. Juvenile specialists may complete questioning of5 juveniles on school grounds as provided under Section6 22-88 of the School Code.7 (6) Peer support program; training. The Division of8 the Academy and Training shall cooperate with the Office9 of the Director to provide peer support advisors with10 appropriate specialized training in counseling to conduct11 peer support counseling sessions under Section 10 of the12 First Responders Suicide Prevention Act.13 (7) Police dog training standards; training. All14 police dogs used by the Illinois State Police for drug15 enforcement purposes pursuant to the Cannabis Control Act,16 the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the17 Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act shall18 be trained by programs that meet the certification19 requirements set by the Director or the Director's20 designee. Satisfactory completion of the training shall be21 evidenced by a certificate issued by the Division of the22 Academy and Training.23 (8) Safe2Help; training. The Division of the Academy24 and Training shall cooperate with the Division of Criminal25 Investigation to ensure all program personnel or call26 center staff, or both, are appropriately trained in theSB3597 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 areas described in subsection (f) of Section 10 of the2 Student Confidential Reporting Act. [(10)]3 (c-5) In-service training.4 (1) At least once, the Division of the Academy and5 Training shall develop and require the following6 in-service training opportunities to be completed by7 Illinois State Police officers:8 (A) Cell phone medical information; training.9 Training required under this subparagraph (A) shall10 provide instruction on accessing and using medical11 information stored in cell phones. The Division may12 use the program approved under Section 2310-711 of the13 Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of14 the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to develop15 the Division's program.16 (B) Autism spectrum disorders; training. Training17 required under this subparagraph (B) shall instruct18 Illinois State Police officers on the nature of autism19 spectrum disorders and in identifying and20 appropriately responding to individuals with autism21 spectrum disorders. The Illinois State Police shall22 review the training curriculum and may consult with23 the Department of Public Health or the Department of24 Human Services to update the training curriculum as25 needed.26 (2) At least every year, the Division of the AcademySB3597 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 and Training shall provide the following in-service2 training to Illinois State Police officers:3 (A) Cultural diversity; training.4 (i) Training required under this subparagraph5 (A) shall provide training and continuing6 education to Illinois State Police officers7 concerning cultural diversity, including topics8 such as sensitivity toward racial and ethnic9 differences.10 (ii) This training and continuing education11 shall, among other things, emphasize that the12 primary purpose of enforcement of the Illinois13 Vehicle Code is safety and equal, uniform, and14 non-discriminatory enforcement of the law.15 (B) Minimum annual in-service training16 requirements. Minimum annual in-service training17 includes:18 (i) crisis intervention training;19 (ii) emergency medical response training and20 certification;21 (iii) firearm qualification training;22 (iv) law updates; and23 (v) officer wellness and mental health.24 (C) Firearms restraining orders; training.25 Training required under this subparagraph (C) shall26 provide instruction on the processes used to file aSB3597 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 firearms restraining order, to identify situations in2 which a firearms restraining order is appropriate, and3 to safely promote the usage of the firearms4 restraining order in different situations.5 (3) At least every 3 years, the Division of the6 Academy and Training shall provide the following7 in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:8 (A) Arrest and use of force and control tactics;9 training. Training required under this subparagraph10 (A) shall provide to Illinois State Police officers11 training and continuing education concerning knowledge12 of policies and laws regulating the use of force;13 shall equip officers with tactics and skills,14 including de-escalation techniques, to prevent or15 reduce the need to use force or, when force must be16 used, to use force that is objectively reasonable,17 necessary, and proportional under the totality of the18 circumstances; and shall ensure appropriate19 supervision and accountability. The training shall20 consist of at least 30 hours and shall include:21 (i) at least 12 hours of hands-on,22 scenario-based role-playing;23 (ii) at least 6 hours of instruction on use of24 force techniques, including the use of25 de-escalation techniques to prevent or reduce the26 need for force whenever safe and feasible;SB3597 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (iii) specific training on the law concerning2 stops, searches, and the use of force under the3 Fourth Amendment to the United States4 Constitution;5 (iv) specific training on officer safety6 techniques, including cover, concealment, and7 time; and8 (v) at least 6 hours of training focused on9 high-risk traffic stops.10 (A-5) Human trafficking; training. The Division of11 the Academy and Training shall cooperate with the12 Division of Criminal Investigation to provide a13 specialized human trafficking training program for14 Illinois State Police officers as required by Section15 2605-635.16 (B) Minimum triennial in-service training17 requirements. Minimum triennial in-service training18 required this under subparagraph (B) includes training19 and continuing education to Illinois State Police20 officers concerning:21 (i) constitutional and proper use of law22 enforcement authority;23 (ii) civil and human rights;24 (iii) cultural competency, including implicit25 bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity; [and]26 (iv) procedural justice;SB3597 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (v) autism-informed law enforcement responses,2 techniques, and procedures; and3 (vi) trauma-informed programs, procedures, and4 practices meant to minimize traumatization of the5 victims.6 (C) Mandated reporter; training. Training required7 under this subparagraph (C) must be approved by the8 Department of Children and Family Services as provided9 under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child10 Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting11 of child abuse and neglect.12 (D) Sexual assault and sexual abuse; training.13 (i) Training required under this subparagraph14 (D) shall include in-service training on sexual15 assault and sexual abuse response and training on16 report writing requirements, including, but not17 limited to, the following:18 (a) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;19 (b) understanding the role trauma has20 played in a victim's life;21 (c) responding to the needs and concerns22 of a victim;23 (d) delivering services in a24 compassionate, sensitive, and nonjudgmental25 manner;26 (e) interviewing techniques in accordanceSB3597 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 with the curriculum standards in subdivision2 (iii) of this subparagraph;3 (f) understanding cultural perceptions and4 common myths of sexual assault and sexual5 abuse; [and]6 (g) report writing techniques in7 accordance with the curriculum standards in8 subdivision (iii) of this subparagraph and the9 Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act;10 (h) recognizing special sensitivities of11 victims due to age, including those under the12 age of 13; race; color; creed; religion;13 ethnicity; gender; sexual orientation;14 physical or mental disabilities; immigration15 status; national origin; justice involvement;16 past human trafficking victimization or17 involvement in the sex trade; or other18 qualifications;19 (i) identifying conflicts of interest and20 options to address those conflicts when a21 responding or investigating officer is22 familiar with the victim or accused; and23 (j) screening victims of sexual assault24 and sexual abuse for human trafficking.25 (ii) Instructors providing training under this26 subparagraph (D) [(G)] shall have successfullySB3597 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 completed training on evidence-based,2 trauma-informed, victim-centered responses to3 cases of sexual assault and sexual abuse and shall4 have experience responding to sexual assault and5 sexual abuse cases.6 (iii) The Illinois State Police shall adopt7 rules, in consultation with the Office of the8 Attorney General and the Illinois Law Enforcement9 Training Standards Board, to determine the10 specific training requirements. The rules adopted11 by the Illinois State Police shall include, at a12 minimum, both of the following:13 (a) evidence-based curriculum standards14 for report writing and immediate response to15 sexual assault and sexual abuse, including16 trauma-informed, victim-centered interview17 techniques, which have been demonstrated to18 minimize retraumatization, for all Illinois19 State Police officers; and20 (b) evidence-based curriculum standards21 for trauma-informed, victim-centered22 investigation and interviewing techniques,23 which have been demonstrated to minimize24 retraumatization, for cases of sexual assault25 and sexual abuse for all Illinois State Police26 officers who conduct sexual assault and sexualSB3597 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 abuse investigations.2 (4) At least every 5 years, the Division of the3 Academy and Training shall provide the following4 in-service training to Illinois State Police officers:5 (A) Psychology of domestic violence; training.6 Training under this subparagraph (A) shall provide aid7 in understanding the actions of domestic violence8 victims and abusers and the actions needed to prevent9 further victimization of those who have been abused.10 The training shall focus specifically on looking11 beyond physical evidence to the psychology of domestic12 violence situations by studying the dynamics of the13 aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating14 claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and15 assessing the long-term effects of domestic violence16 situations.17 (c-10) Cadet training. The Division of the Academy and18Training shall provide the following basic training to19Illinois State Police cadets or ensure the following training20was completed prior to an Illinois State Police cadet becoming21an Illinois State Police officer:22 (1) Animal fighting awareness and humane response;23 training. Training required under this paragraph (1) shall24 include a training program in animal fighting awareness25 and humane response for Illinois State Police cadets. The26 purpose of that training shall be for Illinois StateSB3597 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 Police officers to identify animal fighting operations and2 respond appropriately. Training under this paragraph (1)3 shall include a humane response component that provides4 guidelines for appropriate law enforcement response to5 animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect, or similar condition,6 as well as training on canine behavior and nonlethal ways7 to subdue a canine.8 (2) Arrest and use of force and control tactics and9 officer safety; training. Training required under this10 paragraph (2) must include, without limitation, training11 on officer safety techniques, such as cover, concealment,12 and time.13 (3) Arrest of a parent or an immediate family member;14 training. Training required under this paragraph (3) shall15 instruct Illinois State Police cadets on trauma-informed16 responses designed to ensure the physical safety and17 well-being of a child of an arrested parent or immediate18 family member, which must include, without limitation: (A)19 training in understanding the trauma experienced by the20 child while maintaining the integrity of the arrest and21 safety of officers, suspects, and other involved22 individuals; (B) training in de-escalation tactics that23 would include the use of force when reasonably necessary;24 and (C) training in understanding and inquiring whether a25 child will require supervision and care.26 (4) Autism and other developmental or physicalSB3597 Enrolled - 16 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 disabilities; training. Training required under this2 paragraph (4) shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets3 on identifying and interacting with persons with autism4 and other developmental or physical disabilities, reducing5 barriers to reporting crimes against persons with autism,6 and addressing the unique challenges presented by cases7 involving victims or witnesses with autism and other8 developmental disabilities.9 (5) Cell phone medical information; training. Training10 required under this paragraph (5) shall instruct Illinois11 State Police cadets to access and use medical information12 stored in cell phones. The Division of the Academy and13 Training may use the program approved under Section14 2310-711 of the Department of Public Health Powers and15 Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois to16 develop the training required under this paragraph (5).17 (6) Compliance with the Health Care Violence18 Prevention Act; training. Training required under this19 paragraph (6) shall provide an appropriate level of20 training for Illinois State Police cadets concerning the21 Health Care Violence Prevention Act.22 (7) Constitutional law; training. Training required23 under this paragraph (7) shall instruct Illinois State24 Police cadets on constitutional and proper use of law25 enforcement authority, procedural justice, civil rights,26 human rights, and cultural competency, including implicitSB3597 Enrolled - 17 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 bias and racial and ethnic sensitivity.2 (8) Courtroom testimony; training.3 (9) Crime victims; training. Training required under4 this paragraph (9) shall provide instruction in techniques5 designed to promote effective communication at the initial6 contact with crime victims and to comprehensively explain7 to victims and witnesses their rights under the Rights of8 Crime Victims and Witnesses Act and the Crime Victims9 Compensation Act.10 (10) Criminal law; training.11 (11) Crisis intervention team and mental health12 awareness; training. Training required under this13 paragraph (11) shall include a specialty certification14 course of at least 40 hours, addressing specialized15 policing responses to people with mental illnesses. The16 Division of the Academy and Training shall conduct Crisis17 Intervention Team training programs that train officers to18 identify signs and symptoms of mental illness, to19 de-escalate situations involving individuals who appear to20 have a mental illness and connect individuals in crisis to21 treatment.22 (12) Cultural diversity; training.23 (A) The training required under this paragraph24 (12) shall provide training to Illinois State Police25 cadets concerning cultural competency and cultural26 diversity, including sensitivity toward racial andSB3597 Enrolled - 18 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 ethnic differences.2 (B) This training shall include, but not be3 limited to, an emphasis on the fact that the primary4 purpose of enforcement of the Illinois Vehicle Code is5 safety, equal, and uniform and non-discriminatory6 enforcement under the law.7 (13) De-escalation and use of force; training.8 Training required under this paragraph (13) must consist9 of at least 6 hours of instruction on use of force10 techniques, including the use of de-escalation techniques11 to prevent or reduce the need for force whenever safe and12 feasible.13 (14) Domestic violence; training. Training required14 under this paragraph (14) shall provide aid in15 understanding the actions of domestic violence victims and16 abusers and to prevent further victimization of those who17 have been abused, focusing specifically on looking beyond18 the physical evidence to the psychology of domestic19 violence situations, such as the dynamics of the20 aggressor-victim relationship, separately evaluating21 claims where both parties claim to be the victim, and22 long-term effects.23 (15) Effective recognition of and responses to stress,24 trauma, and post-traumatic stress; training. Training25 required under this paragraph (15) shall instruct Illinois26 State Police cadets to recognize and respond to stress,SB3597 Enrolled - 19 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 trauma, and post-traumatic stress experienced by law2 enforcement officers. The training must be consistent with3 Section 25 of the Illinois Mental Health First Aid4 Training Act in a peer setting, including recognizing5 signs and symptoms of work-related cumulative stress,6 issues that may lead to suicide, and solutions for7 intervention with peer support resources.8 (16) Elder abuse; training. Training required under9 this paragraph (16) shall teach Illinois State Police10 cadets to recognize neglect and financial exploitation11 against the elderly and adults with disabilities. The12 training shall also teach Illinois State Police cadets to13 recognize self-neglect by the elderly and adults with14 disabilities. In this subparagraph, "adults with15 disabilities" has the meaning given to that term in the16 Adult Protective Services Act.17 (17) Electronic control devices; training. Training18 required under this paragraph (17) shall include training19 in the use of electronic control devices, including the20 psychological and physiological effects of the use of21 those devices on humans.22 (18) Epinephrine auto-injector administration;23 training. Training required under this paragraph (18)24 shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to recognize25 and respond to anaphylaxis. The training must comply with26 subsection (c) of Section 40 of the Illinois State PoliceSB3597 Enrolled - 20 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 Act.2 (19) Evidence collection; training. Training required3 under this paragraph (19) must include proper procedures4 for collecting, handling, and preserving evidence, and5 rules of law.6 (20) Firearms restraining orders; training. Providing7 instruction on the process used to file a firearms8 restraining order and how to identify situations in which9 a firearms restraining order is appropriate and how to10 safely promote the usage of the firearms restraining order11 in different situations.12 (21) Firearms; training. Successful completion of a13 40-hour course of training in use of a suitable type14 firearm shall be a condition precedent to the possession15 and use of that respective firearm in connection with the16 officer's official duties. To satisfy the requirements of17 this Act, the training must include the following:18 (A) Instruction in the dangers of misuse of the19 firearm, safety rules, and care and cleaning of the20 firearm.21 (B) Practice firing on a range and qualification22 with the firearm in accordance with the standards23 established by the Board.24 (C) Instruction in the legal use of firearms under25 the Criminal Code of 2012 and relevant court26 decisions.SB3597 Enrolled - 21 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (D) A forceful presentation of the ethical and2 moral considerations assumed by any person who uses a3 firearm.4 (22) First-aid; training. First-aid training must5 include cardiopulmonary resuscitation.6 (23) Hate crimes; training. Training required under7 this paragraph (23) shall instruct Illinois State Police8 cadets in identifying, responding to, and reporting all9 hate crimes.10 (24) High-risk traffic stops; training. Training11 required under this paragraph (24) must consist of at12 least 6 hours of training focused on high-risk traffic13 stops.14 (25) High-speed vehicle chase; training. Training15 required under this paragraph (25) shall instruct Illinois16 State Police cadets on the hazards of high-speed police17 vehicle chases with an emphasis on alternatives to the18 high-speed vehicle chase.19 (26) Human relations; training.20 (27) Human trafficking; training. Training required21 under this paragraph (27) shall instruct Illinois State22 Police cadets in the detection, [and] investigation, and23 victim-centered, trauma-informed responses to victims of24 all forms of human trafficking, including, but not limited25 to, involuntary servitude under subsection (b) of Section26 10-9 of the Criminal Code of 2012, involuntary sexualSB3597 Enrolled - 22 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 servitude of a minor under subsection (c) of Section 10-92 of the Criminal Code of 2012, and trafficking in persons3 under subsection (d) of Section 10-9 of the Criminal Code4 of 2012. [This program shall be made available to all ]5 [cadets and Illinois State Police officers.]6 (28) Juvenile law; training. Training required under7 this paragraph (28) shall instruct Illinois State Police8 cadets on juvenile law and the proper processing and9 handling of juvenile offenders.10 (29) Mandated reporter; training. Training required11 under this paragraph (29) must be approved by the12 Department of Children and Family Services as provided13 under Section 4 of the Abused and Neglected Child14 Reporting Act and includes training on the reporting of15 child abuse and neglect.16 (30) Mental conditions and crises, training. Training17 required under this paragraph (30) shall include, without18 limitation, (A) recognizing the disease of addiction, (B)19 recognizing situations which require immediate assistance,20 and (C) responding in a manner that safeguards and21 provides assistance to individuals in need of mental22 treatment.23 (31) Officer wellness and suicide prevention;24 training. The training required under this paragraph (31)25 shall include instruction on job-related stress management26 techniques, skills for recognizing signs and symptoms ofSB3597 Enrolled - 23 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 work-related cumulative stress, recognition of other2 issues that may lead to officer suicide, solutions for3 intervention, and a presentation on available peer support4 resources.5 (32) Officer-worn body cameras; training.6 (A) As used in this paragraph (32), "officer-worn7 body camera" has the meaning given to that term in8 Article 10 of the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body9 Camera Act.10 (B) The training required under this paragraph11 (32) shall provide training in the use of officer-worn12 body cameras to cadets who will use officer-worn body13 cameras.14 (33) Opioid antagonists; training.15 (A) As used in this paragraph (33), "opioid16 antagonist" has the meaning given to that term in17 subsection (e) of Section 5-23 of the Substance Use18 Disorder Act.19 (B) Training required under this paragraph (33)20 shall instruct Illinois State Police cadets to21 administer opioid antagonists.22 (34) Persons arrested while under the influence of23 alcohol or drugs; training. Training required under this24 paragraph (34) shall comply with Illinois State Police25 policy adopted under Section 2605-54. The training shall26 be consistent with the Substance Use Disorder Act andSB3597 Enrolled - 24 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 shall provide guidance for the arrest of persons under the2 influence of alcohol or drugs, proper medical attention if3 warranted, and care and release of those persons from4 custody. The training shall provide guidance concerning5 the release of persons arrested under the influence of6 alcohol or drugs who are under the age of 21 years of age,7 which shall include, but shall not be limited to,8 instructions requiring the arresting officer to make a9 reasonable attempt to contact a responsible adult who is10 willing to take custody of the person who is under the11 influence of alcohol or drugs.12 (35) Physical training.13 (36) Post-traumatic stress disorder; training.14 Training required under this paragraph (36) shall equip15 Illinois State Police cadets to identify the symptoms of16 post-traumatic stress disorder and to respond17 appropriately to individuals exhibiting those symptoms.18 (37) Report writing; training. Training required under19 this paragraph (37) shall instruct Illinois State Police20 cadets on writing reports and proper documentation of21 statements.22 (38) Scenario training. At least 12 hours of hands-on,23 scenario-based role-playing.24 (39) Search and seizure; training. Training required25 under this paragraph (39) shall instruct Illinois State26 Police cadets on search and seizure, including temporarySB3597 Enrolled - 25 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 questioning.2 (40) Sexual assault and sexual abuse; training.3 Training required under this paragraph (40) shall instruct4 Illinois State Police cadets on sexual assault and sexual5 abuse response and report writing training requirements,6 including, but not limited to, the following:7 (A) recognizing the symptoms of trauma;8 (B) understanding the role trauma has played in a9 victim's life;10 (C) responding to the needs and concerns of a11 victim;12 (D) delivering services in a compassionate,13 sensitive, and nonjudgmental manner;14 (E) interviewing techniques in accordance with the15 curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section16 10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act;17 (F) understanding cultural perceptions and common18 myths of sexual assault and sexual abuse; [and]19 (G) report-writing techniques in accordance with20 the curriculum standards in subsection (f) of Section21 10.19 of the Illinois Police Training Act and the22 Sexual Assault Incident Procedure Act;23 (H) recognizing special sensitivities of victims24 due to age, including those under the age of 13; race;25 color; creed; religion; ethnicity; gender; sexual26 orientation; physical or mental disabilities;SB3597 Enrolled - 26 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 immigration status; national origin; justice2 involvement; past human trafficking victimization or3 involvement in the sex trade; or other qualifications;4 (I) identifying conflicts of interest and options5 to address those conflicts when a responding or6 investigating officer is familiar with the victim or7 accused; and8 (J) screening of victims of sexual assault and9 sexual abuse for human trafficking.10 (41) Traffic control and crash investigation;11 training.12 (d) The Division of the Academy and Training shall13administer and conduct a program consistent with 18 U.S.C.14926B and 926C for qualified active and retired Illinois State15Police officers.16(Source: P.A. 103-34, eff. 1-1-24; 103-939, eff. 1-1-25;17103-949, eff. 1-1-25; 104-24, eff. 1-1-26; 104-417, eff.188-15-25; revised 9-10-25.)19 (20 ILCS 2605/2605-52)20 Sec. 2605-52. Division of Statewide 9-1-1.21 (a) There shall be established an Office of the Statewide229-1-1 Administrator within the Division of Statewide 9-1-1.23Beginning January 1, 2016, the Office of the Statewide 9-1-124Administrator shall be responsible for developing,25implementing, and overseeing a uniform statewide 9-1-1 systemSB3597 Enrolled - 27 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1for all areas of the State outside of municipalities having a2population over 500,000.3 (b) The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and4consent of the Senate, a Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator. The5Administrator shall serve for a term of 2 years and until a6successor is appointed and qualified; except that the term of7the first 9-1-1 Administrator appointed under this Act shall8expire on the third Monday in January, 2017. The Administrator9shall not hold any other remunerative public office. The10Administrator shall receive an annual salary as set by the11Governor.12 (c) The Illinois State Police, from appropriations made to13it for that purpose, shall make grants to 9-1-1 Authorities14for the purpose of defraying costs associated with 9-1-115system consolidations awarded by the Administrator under16Section 15.4b of the Emergency Telephone System Act.17 (d) The Division of Statewide 9-1-1 shall exercise the18rights, powers, and duties vested by law in the Illinois State19Police by the Illinois State Police Radio Act and shall20oversee the Illinois State Police radio network, including the21Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network [and Illinois ]22[State Police's STARCOM21].23 (e) The Division of Statewide 9-1-1 shall also conduct the24following communication activities:25 (1) Acquire and operate one or more radio broadcasting26 stations in the State to be used for police purposes.SB3597 Enrolled - 28 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 (2) Operate a statewide communications network to2 gather and disseminate information for law enforcement3 agencies.4 (3) Undertake other communication activities that may5 be required by law.6 (4) Oversee Illinois State Police telecommunications.7 (f) The Division of Statewide 9-1-1 shall oversee the8Illinois State Police fleet operations.9 (g) The Division of Statewide 9-1-1 shall cooperate with10federal and State authorities that are engaged in aeronautics11and that request to use the Illinois State Police's radio12network system.13(Source: P.A. 102-538, eff. 8-20-21; 103-34, eff. 1-1-24;14103-605, eff. 7-1-24.)15 (20 ILCS 2605/2605-350) (was 20 ILCS 2605/55a in part)16 Sec. 2605-350. Juveniles; police contact recordkeeping17[record keeping] system. The Illinois State Police shall18maintain a [To develop a separate] statewide statistical police19contact recordkeeping [record keeping] system for the study of20juvenile delinquency. The reports [records of this police ]21[contact system] shall be limited to statistical information. No22individually identifiable information shall be included in any23report [maintained in the police contact statistical record ]24[system].25(Source: P.A. 90-18, eff. 7-1-97; 90-130, eff. 1-1-98; 90-372,SB3597 Enrolled - 29 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1eff. 7-1-98; 90-590, eff. 1-1-00; 90-655, eff. 7-30-98;290-793, eff. 8-14-98; 91-239, eff. 1-1-00.)3 (20 ILCS 2605/2605-505 rep.)4 Section 10. The Illinois State Police Law of the Civil5Administrative Code of Illinois is amended by repealing6Section 2605-505.7 Section 15. The Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement8Act is amended by changing Section 3 as follows:9 (30 ILCS 715/3) (from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 1703)10 Sec. 3. A Metropolitan Enforcement Group which meets the11minimum criteria established in this Section is eligible to12receive State grants to help defray the costs of operation. To13be eligible a MEG must:14 (1) Be established and operating pursuant to15 intergovernmental contracts written and executed in16 conformity with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, and17 involve 2 or more units of local government.18 (2) Establish a MEG Policy Board composed of an19 elected official, or his designee, and the chief law20 enforcement officer, or his designee, from each21 participating unit of local government to oversee the22 operations of the MEG and make such reports to the23 Illinois State Police as the Illinois State Police maySB3597 Enrolled - 30 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 require.2 (3) Designate a single appropriate elected official of3 a participating unit of local government to act as the4 financial officer of the MEG for all participating units5 of local government and to receive funds for the operation6 of the MEG.7 (4) Limit its operations to enforcement of drug laws;8 enforcement of Sections 10-9, 12-9, 24-1, 24-1.1, 24-1.2,9 24-1.2-5, 24-1.5, 24-1.7, 24-1.8, 24-2.1, 24-2.2, 24-3,10 24-3.1, 24-3.2, 24-3.3, 24-3.4, 24-3.5, 24-3.7, 24-3.8,11 24-3.9, 24-3A, 24-3B, 24-4, [and] 24-5, and 29D of the12 Criminal Code of 2012; Sections 2, 3, 6.1, 9.5, and 14 of13 the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; protection of14 federal and state officials; and the investigation of15 streetgang related offenses.16 (5) Cooperate with the Illinois State Police in order17 to assure compliance with this Act and to enable the18 Illinois State Police to fulfill its duties under this19 Act, and supply the Illinois State Police with all20 information the Illinois State Police deems necessary21 therefor.22 (6) Receive funding of at least 50% of the total23 operating budget of the MEG from the participating units24 of local government, which may include grants or funding25 received through intergovernmental agreement with any26 other unit of federal, State, or local government.SB3597 Enrolled - 31 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1(Source: P.A. 102-237, eff. 1-1-22; 102-538, eff. 8-20-21;2102-813, eff. 5-13-22; 103-34, eff. 6-9-23.)3 Section 25. The Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act is4amended by changing Section 15 as follows:5 (725 ILCS 167/15)6 Sec. 15. Exceptions. This Act does not prohibit the use of7a drone by a law enforcement agency:8 (1) To counter a high risk of a terrorist attack by a9 specific individual or organization if the United States10 Secretary of Homeland Security determines that credible11 intelligence indicates that there is that risk.12 (2) If a law enforcement agency first obtains a search13 warrant based on probable cause issued under Section 108-314 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. The warrant15 must be limited to a period of 45 days, renewable by the16 judge upon a showing of good cause for subsequent periods17 of 45 days.18 (3) If a law enforcement agency possesses reasonable19 suspicion that, under particular circumstances, swift20 action is needed to prevent imminent harm to life, or to21 forestall the imminent escape of a suspect or the22 destruction of evidence. The use of a drone under this23 paragraph (3) is limited to a period of 48 hours. Within 2424 hours of the initiation of the use of a drone under thisSB3597 Enrolled - 32 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 paragraph (3), the chief executive officer of the law2 enforcement agency or the chief executive officer's3 designee must report in writing the use of a drone to the4 local State's Attorney.5 (4) If a law enforcement agency is not undertaking a6 criminal investigation but is attempting to locate a7 missing person, engaging in search and rescue operations,8 or aiding a person who cannot otherwise be safely reached.9 (5) If a law enforcement agency is using a drone10 solely for crime scene and traffic crash scene11 photography. Crime scene and traffic crash photography12 must be conducted in a geographically confined and13 time-limited manner to document specific occurrences. The14 use of a drone under this paragraph (5) on private15 property requires either a search warrant based on16 probable cause under Section 108-3 of the Code of Criminal17 Procedure of 1963 or lawful consent to search. The use of a18 drone under this paragraph (5) on lands, highways,19 roadways, or areas belonging to this State or political20 subdivisions of this State does not require a search21 warrant or consent to search. Any law enforcement agency22 operating a drone under this paragraph (5) shall make23 every reasonable attempt to only photograph the crime24 scene or traffic crash scene and avoid other areas.25 (6) If a law enforcement agency is using a drone26 during a disaster or public health emergency, as definedSB3597 Enrolled - 33 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 by Section 4 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency2 Act. The use of a drone under this paragraph (6) does not3 require an official declaration of a disaster or public4 health emergency prior to use. A law enforcement agency5 may use a drone under this paragraph (6) to obtain6 information necessary for the determination of whether or7 not a disaster or public health emergency should be8 declared, to monitor weather or emergency conditions, to9 survey damage, or to otherwise coordinate response and10 recovery efforts. The use of a drone under this paragraph11 (6) is permissible during the disaster or public health12 emergency and during subsequent response and recovery13 efforts.14 (7) To conduct an infrastructure inspection of a15 designated building or structure at the express request of16 a local government agency. Any law enforcement agency17 operating a drone under this paragraph (7) shall make18 every reasonable attempt to photograph only the building19 or structure and to avoid other areas.20 (8) To demonstrate the capabilities and functionality21 of a police drone for public relations purposes, provided22 that no information is collected or recorded by the drone23 during such demonstration.24 (9) In response to Public Safety Answering Point25 (PSAP) dispatched calls for service, when the sole purpose26 for using a drone is for one or more first responders toSB3597 Enrolled - 34 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 locate victims, to assist with immediate victim health or2 safety needs, or to coordinate the response of emergency3 vehicles and personnel to an emergency. As used in this4 paragraph (9), "Public Safety Answering Point" and "PSAP"5 have the meaning given to those terms in Section 2 of the6 Emergency Telephone System Act.7 (10) If a law enforcement agency is using a drone at a8 routed event or special event. The use of a drone under9 this paragraph (10) requires that:10 (A) notice is posted at the event location for at11 least 24 hours before the event and clearly12 communicates that drones may be used at the upcoming13 event for the purpose of real-time monitoring of14 participant safety;15 (B) notice is posted, if practical, at major entry16 points to the event clearly informing the attendees17 that a drone may be used for the purpose of real-time18 monitoring of participant safety; and19 (C) the drone is flown in accordance with Federal20 Aviation Administration safety regulations.21 Under this paragraph (10), a law enforcement agency22 may use the drone:23 (i) in advance of an event, before event24 participants have begun to assemble, for the sole25 purpose of creating maps and determining appropriate26 access routes, staging areas, and traffic routes,SB3597 Enrolled - 35 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1 provided that no personal identifying information is2 recorded and provided further that no recorded3 information is used in any criminal prosecution; or4 (ii) during the event to proactively support5 public safety personnel by monitoring the event6 footprint in real time:7 (I) to detect a breach of event space,8 including a breach by an unauthorized vehicle, an9 interruption of a parade route, or a breach of an10 event barricade or fencing;11 (II) to evaluate crowd size and density;12 (III) to identify activity that could present13 a public safety issue for the crowd as a whole,14 including crowd movement;15 (IV) to assist in the response of public16 safety personnel to a real-time public safety17 incident at the event; and18 (V) to assess the traffic and pedestrian flow19 around the event in real time.20(Source: P.A. 103-101, eff. 6-16-23.)21 Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon22becoming law.SB3597 Enrolled - 36 - LRB104 17709 RTM 31140 b1INDEX2Statutes amended in order of appearance3 20 ILCS 2605/2605-30 was 20 ILCS 2605/55a-24 20 ILCS 2605/2605-515 20 ILCS 2605/2605-526 20 ILCS 2605/2605-350 was 20 ILCS 2605/55a in part7 20 ILCS 2605/2605-5758 20 ILCS 2605/2605-505 rep.9 30 ILCS 715/3 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 170310 725 ILCS 5/115-1511 725 ILCS 167/15
Amends the Illinois State Police Law. Provides that the Division of Patrol shall enforce the motor carrier safety provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code and serve as the lead State agency for administering the commercial vehicle safety plan of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Adds human trafficking, sexual assault, and sexual abuse in-service training requirements for Illinois State Police officers. Provides that the Division of Statewide 9-1-1 shall cooperate with federal and State authorities that are engaged in aeronautics and that request to use the Illinois State Police's radio network system. Provides that the State Police shall maintain a statewide statistical police contact recordkeeping system (rather than develop a separate statewide statistical police recordkeeping system) for the study of juvenile delinquency. Provides that, with the permission (rather than written permission) of a child's parent or guardian, the Illinois State police may collect (rather than retain) the fingerprints or DNA (rather than only the fingerprint record) of the child. Specifies that the fingerprints or DNA may be retained by the child's parent or guardian and later used for specified purposes. Amends the Intergovernmental Drug Laws Enforcement Act. Provides that a Metropolitan Enforcement Group may enforce crimes concerning terrorism and threats to public officials and human service providers. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. In provisions concerning criminal prosecutions for violations of the Cannabis Control Act, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, or the Methamphetamine Control and Community Protection Act and criminal prosecutions for reckless homicide, or driving under the influence of alcohol, other drug, or combination of both, or in any civil action held under a statutory summary suspension or revocation hearing, deletes provisions requiring specified information to be attached to laboratory report from the Illinois State Police, Division of Forensic Services. Amends the Freedom from Drone Surveillance Act. In provisions requiring the chief executive officer of a law enforcement agency to report the use of a drone to the State's Attorney under specified circumstances, adds language allowing the report to be made by the chief executive officer's designee. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Sponsors
Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel (D) sponsors SB 3597, and 4 members have co-sponsored it.
Committees
SB 3597 went before 4 committees: Assignments, Criminal Law, Rules and Executive.
History
SB 3597 has taken 40 actions since Feb 5, 2026, the latest on Jul 31, 2026.
| Chamber | Action | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 31, 2026 | Senate | Governor Approved | ||
Jul 31, 2026 | Senate | Effective Date July 31, 2026 | ||
Jul 31, 2026 | Senate | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0736 | ||
Jun 18, 2026 | Senate | Sent to the Governor | ||
May 21, 2026 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 108-000-000 |
Votes
SB 3597 went to 6 roll calls across both chambers, the latest on May 21, 2026 at 108–0.
| Chamber | Question | Yea | Nay | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2026 | House | House Third Reading | 108 | 0 | ||
May 13, 2026 | House | House Executive Committee | 11 | 0 | ||
Apr 15, 2026 | Senate | Senate Third Reading | 53 | 0 | ||
Apr 14, 2026 | Senate | Senate Criminal Law Committee | 8 | 0 | ||
Mar 24, 2026 | Senate | Senate Criminal Law Committee | 7 | 0 |
Source: ilga.gov · legiscan.com