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IL HB0038

CRIM CD-MOB ACTION-STREET RACE


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Introduced
01/09/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Includes in the offense of mob action (1) the knowing or reckless steering of a motor vehicle so that it makes a controlled skid sideways through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn if the activity results in the use of force or violence disturbing the public peace and (2) the knowing or reckless act of street racing if the activity results in the use of force or violence disturbing the public peace. Defines "street racing". Provides that the penalty for these offenses is a Class 4 felony.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to expand the definition of mob action to include two new specific vehicular activities: controlled skidding and street racing. Specifically, the bill adds two new provisions to the existing mob action statute: first, the deliberate steering of a vehicle to make a controlled sideways skid through a turn (with front wheels pointed opposite to the turn direction) that results in force or violence disturbing public peace; and second, participating in street racing that results in force or violence disturbing public peace. The bill defines "street racing" by referencing its definition in the Illinois Vehicle Code and establishes that these new mob action offenses will be classified as Class 4 felonies. This means that drivers engaging in dangerous driving behaviors like intentional vehicle skidding or street racing that create a public disturbance can now be charged with mob action, which carries potential criminal penalties. The goal appears to be deterring reckless driving that threatens public safety by providing law enforcement with an additional legal tool to address such dangerous vehicular activities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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