Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
StateIllinoisIntroduced
HB 4002: CRIM PRO-CITATION-OFFENSES
Daniel J. Ugaste
HB 4002 status: Introduced — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (updated Aug 13, 2026).
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LegiScan
Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
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Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan60%
Public opinion65%
Bill summary
The bill mandates a shift from custodial arrest to citation for a wider array of low-level misdemeanors, creating a systemic change in local police and judicial processing.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Reduces municipal costs associated with jail booking and processing.
- Reduces labor productivity loss for individuals avoided by custodial arrest.
Risks
- Potential shift in administrative overhead for processing citations vs. arrests.
Society
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Reduces collateral consequences of arrest for minor offenses.
- Encourages de-escalation in law enforcement encounters.
Risks
- Potential implementation ambiguity regarding persistent activity and safety exceptions.
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LegiScan
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Potential operational ambiguity for officers determining 'threat' or 'persistent activity' thresholds in the field.
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