Illinois Statewide — HB 5024 Federal Detention Location Ban
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— HB 5024 passed the Illinois House April 8, 2026 (72-35-2) and awaits Senate consideration. The bill would ban new federal immigration detention facilities within 1,500 feet of homes, schools, daycare centers, parks, forest preserves, cemeteries, or places of worship. Gov. Pritzker is expected to sign if the Senate passes it. Federal preemption challenge considered likely by Republican opponents.