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HB 5559·IL·house

CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL

In CommitteeFiled Feb 6, 2026
Sponsor: Jed Davis
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Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 13, 2026

Summary

The bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to require every incarcerated person to be able to send and receive original physical mail, while allowing the Director to inspect mail for security, safety, or morale reasons. It also obligates the Department of Corrections to track and publish data on mail deemed a threat starting July 1 2027. The measure aims to increase transparency and protect both inmates and staff.

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