Bill Status of SB 3417   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  VETERANS COURT-PTSD-PROCEDURES

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Javier L. Cervantes and Rachel Ventura-Mike Porfirio

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
730 ILCS 167/25
730 ILCS 167/25.2 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Veterans and Servicemembers Court Treatment Act. Provides that if a veteran with a service-connected disability is arrested for or charged with a criminal offense and there is prima facie evidence that the veteran was suffering from an episode of post-traumatic stress disorder or a related mental health condition during the commission of the offense, there is a rebuttable presumption that the veteran is eligible to participate in a veterans and servicemembers court program, and after the arrest or charge, the following procedures shall take place: (1) the veteran shall be evaluated and treated as soon as practicable by a qualified medical professional for post-traumatic stress disorder and any other mental health condition or disorder; and (2) the court shall order a screening and clinical needs assessment and risk assessment and a mental health and substance use disorder screening and assessment. Provides that if a veteran with a service-connected disability is charged for the first time with a criminal offense, including a felony, except certain offenses that would make him or her ineligible to participate in a veterans and servicemembers court program, and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder or a related mental health condition during the commission of the offense, then, upon successful completion of the terms and conditions of a court program, the court shall dismiss the original charges against the veteran or successfully terminate the veteran's sentence or otherwise discharge the veteran from any further proceedings against the participant in the original prosecution. Establishes certain procedures to be followed when a combat veteran who is a disabled veteran has an episode of post-traumatic syndrome disorder and needs assistance.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/8/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
  2/8/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/8/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/21/2024SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
  2/22/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

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