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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Knight-Silas Legacy Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person commits a Class 1 felony offense of aggravated battery when the person is 21 years of age or older and, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, he or she knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to an individual whom the person knows to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee. Provides that a person commits a Class 2 felony offense of aggravated battery when the person is 21 years of age or older and, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, he or she knows the individual battered to be a Department of Children and Family Services employee. Provides that "Department of Children and Family Services employee" includes any Department caseworker or investigator employed by an agency or organization providing social work, case work, or investigative services under a contract with or a grant from the Department of Children and Family Services.
AI Summary
This bill, named the Knight-Silas Legacy Act, amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to enhance legal protections for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employees by creating new aggravated battery offense categories. The bill establishes two specific aggravated battery offenses related to DCFS workers: a Class 1 felony and a Class 2 felony. For the Class 1 felony, a person who is 21 years or older commits the offense by knowingly causing great bodily harm, permanent disability, or disfigurement to a DCFS employee while the employee is performing official duties, being battered to prevent performing duties, or being battered in retaliation for performing duties. The Class 2 felony applies to similar circumstances but with slightly different injury requirements. The bill also expands the definition of a "DCFS employee" to include caseworkers or investigators employed by agencies or organizations providing services under contract or grant with DCFS. These new provisions aim to provide stronger legal consequences for individuals who assault DCFS workers, recognizing the critical and often dangerous nature of their work in child protection and social services.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=81&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0081.htm |
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