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Introduced
02/19/2021
02/19/2021
In Committee
03/27/2021
03/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is unlawful for a child sex offender with the duty to register to knowingly reside within 250 feet (rather than 500 feet) of a school building, playground, the real property comprising any school that persons under the age of 18 attend, or other specified child care facilities. Provides further requirements concerning a child sex offender's address of registration. Amends the Sex Offender Registration Act. Removes the reporting requirement for persons who lack a fixed residence. Provides that if a person lacks a fixed residence, he or she shall not have to provide documentation of registering address. Makes conforming changes.
AI Summary
This bill makes the following key changes:
1. It reduces the distance that child sex offenders with a duty to register must reside from a school, playground, child care facility, or other specified locations, from 500 feet to 250 feet. However, offenders who established their residence prior to the opening of the school or facility are exempt.
2. It removes the requirement for persons who lack a fixed residence to report their location weekly to law enforcement. Instead, those without a fixed residence do not have to provide documentation of their registering address.
3. It makes conforming changes to the Sex Offender Registration Act and the Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registration Act to reflect the changes regarding persons without a fixed residence.
Overall, the bill aims to adjust the residency restrictions and reporting requirements for certain registered sex offenders and violent offenders against youth.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3913&GAID=16&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/10200HB3913.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/HB/PDF/10200HB3913.pdf |
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