House Sponsors: DEERING-GRANBERG. Short description: CD CORR-EXERCISE EQUIP PROHIB Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that prisoners in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities shall not be allowed access to exercise equipment and shall not be allowed to provide or receive instruction in boxing, wrestling, or martial arts. Permits wardens to allow prisoners to participate in jogging, basketball, stationary exercise bicycling, supervised calisthenics, or other physical activities that are not designed to increase muscle mass and physical strength or improve fighting skills. Provides for distribution of prison exercise equipment to the correctional officers of the prison for use in the staff recreation area and if the equipment is not used by the correctional officers, it shall be distributed to local law enforcement personnel. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE In the opinion of DCCA, HB 990 fails to create a State mandate under the State Mandates Act. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. of Corrections) There will be a minimal savings from HB990. CORRECTIONAL NOTE No change from DOC fiscal note. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status