Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
HB 1477: CRIM PRO-PHONE CALLS-CONTACT
Patrick Windhorst
HB 1477 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (updated Aug 13, 2026).
Source
LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
35OUT OF 100
Score:35/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 65/100
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Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion45%
Bill summary
The bill impacts statewide police detention procedures, specifically regarding suspect communication rights, the admissibility of custodial statements, and the authority to perform custodial arrests for minor offenses.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Minimal direct economic impact.
Risks
- Potential for increased administrative costs associated with police reporting requirements.
Society
Critical outlook
35%
Benefits
- Prevents suspects from contacting alleged victims while in custody.
Risks
- Reduces suspect access to family and counsel during transfers.
- Lowers protections against the use of improperly obtained statements.
- Expands grounds for custodial arrest for non-felony offenses.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The bill rolls back existing statutory communication rights for detainees, which may create due process concerns.
Analysis scope
The actual operational impact depends on how courts interpret 'totality of the circumstances' regarding statement admissibility.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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