Bill > HB3349

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to provide that a person commits a hate crime if they commit certain specified crimes by reason of the actual or perceived employment of the victim as a peace officer, regardless of any other motivating factors. The bill establishes that hate crimes are a Class 4 felony for a first offense and a Class 2 felony for a second or subsequent offense, with some exceptions where the crimes are committed in certain locations, which are classified as Class 3 felonies for a first offense. The bill also requires additional sentencing provisions, such as restitution, community service, and attendance in an educational program discouraging hate crimes.