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IL HB3357

IL HB3357
CRIM CD-DOMESTIC ASSAULT


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Introduced
02/17/2023
In Committee
02/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025

Introduced Session

103rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Creates the offense of domestic assault. Provides that a person commits the offense when, without lawful authority, he or she knowingly engages in conduct that places any family or household member in reasonable apprehension of great bodily harm, or permanent disability or disfigurement. Provides that if the defendant is arrested for domestic assault, upon release of the defendant from custody pending trial, the court, at the preliminary examination, shall order that the defendant refrain from contact or communication with the victim of the domestic assault and refrain from entering or remaining at the victim's residence for a minimum of 72 consecutive hours. Provides that domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "family or household member".

AI Summary

This bill creates the offense of domestic assault in the Criminal Code of 2012. It defines domestic assault as knowingly engaging in conduct that places a family or household member in reasonable apprehension of great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement. If a defendant is arrested for domestic assault, the court must order the defendant to refrain from contacting the victim and entering the victim's residence for at least 72 hours upon release. Domestic assault is a Class A misdemeanor under this bill.

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
  • ‐ Domestic Violence

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