HB 1810: INCARCERATED-DISABILITIES
HB 1810 status: Introduced — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0757 (updated Aug 7, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialINCARCERATED-DISABILITIES. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Potential reduction in long-term state costs via lower recidivism
- Increased labor force readiness for individuals upon release
Risks
- Initial increase in administrative and staff training expenditures
- Ongoing reporting requirements create departmental overhead
Society
Benefits
- Ensures equitable access to rehabilitative programs for vulnerable populations
- Aligns state correctional practices with ADA and Rehabilitation Act requirements
- Provides fairness in earning sentence credit based on ability rather than standardized testing
Risks
- Effectiveness dependent on consistent staff implementation and identification of disabilities
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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LegiScan
Confidence
highhigh
Analysis status
LegiScan full bill text
The exclusion of Illinois Community College Board programs means individuals with IDD may still face systemic barriers in specific academic programming
Implementation success hinges on the Department of Corrections' ability to train staff effectively
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentPublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0757
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