Sen. Villa supports HB5024 to restrict immigration detention site proximity to community areas

Sen. Karina Villa (D-25th) cast her vote in favor of HB5024, which seeks to prohibit immigration-related detention sites from being located near community hubs, during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026, according to the Illinois Senate. The Senate passed the legislation in a 39-17 vote.

The official summary for the measure designates it as "MUNI CD-DETENTION FACILITIES."

The following provides our summary and interpretation to clarify the measure’s intent and scope based on the wording of the bill.

The bill modifies the Illinois Municipal Code to prohibit immigration detention facilities from being constructed, operated, or sited within 1,500 feet of facilities such as schools, child care centers, cemeteries, parks, forest preserves, public housing, private homes, and places of religious worship. Detention facilities are defined as locations owned, leased, or managed by federal immigration authorities or contractors, where individuals are detained, processed for possible removal, or temporarily held for determination of citizenship status. The law takes effect immediately after enactment and is designed to create buffer areas between detention facilities and sensitive community institutions.

The official record states that HB5024’s status is 'Third Reading - Passed'.

Villa, a Democrat, joined the Illinois Senate in 2021 and serves the 25th District, succeeding Jim Oberweis.

Legislation in Illinois undergoes a comprehensive legislative process that starts with initial introduction, committee scrutiny, chamber debates, and votes, culminating in the governor’s final approval or veto. The General Assembly meets on a biennial basis, and although thousands of proposals are introduced, only a small proportion are ultimately enacted into law each session.