The Sonya Massey Act Expands Background Investigations of Law Enforcement Officers During the Hiring Process
The Sonya Massey Act (Public Act 104-0158) took effect on January 1, 2026, amending Section 6.5 of the Illinois Police Training Act, 50 ILCS 705/6.5, and amending the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act, 820 ILCS 40/1, et.