DeLaRosa supports HB5020 to increase minimum age for extended juvenile jurisdiction

Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa (D-42nd) voted in favor of HB5020, legislation to increase the minimum age for extended juvenile jurisdiction prosecution, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois House. The bill was approved in the House by a 75-39 margin.

The bill's description states: "JUV CT-EXTENDED JUR JUV PROS."

This summary is based on the actual text of the bill and may contain clarifying interpretation of its contents.

HB5020 raises the minimum age from 13 to 15 for a minor to be prosecuted under extended jurisdiction juvenile prosecution for conduct that would be a felony for an adult and modifies procedures for determining these cases. The bill requires a judge, after determining probable cause, to find by clear and convincing evidence whether adult sentencing as outlined in the Unified Code of Corrections may apply, using certain stated criteria. Criteria include the minor’s age, level of maturity, any mental conditions or disabilities; their family, home, educational and social backgrounds, including trauma or abuse experiences; specific circumstances of the offense, influence of others, and the individual’s involvement and planning; and factors regarding the access and benefit of juvenile treatment and rehabilitation.

The legislative record notes the action for HB5020 as 'Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs'.

DeLaRosa earned a BS from DePaul University.

Elected in 2025, DeLaRosa is a Democrat representing the 42nd District in the Illinois State House, succeeding Terra Costa Howard.

The path for Illinois bills involves a multi-step legislative process that includes introduction in either chamber, committee evaluation, floor consideration and votes by both the House and Senate, concluding with gubernatorial review. The General Assembly meets every two years, and while many bills are introduced, only a portion are enacted into law.