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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that violation of an order of protection is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction violation of a civil no contact order, violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as violation of a civil no contact order or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a civil no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a stalking no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction under the Code for a violation of an order of protection, violation of a stalking no contact order, or violation of a civil no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to enhance penalties for violations of protective orders. Specifically, the bill changes the consequences for violating an order of protection, a civil no contact order, or a stalking no contact order. Under the new provisions, these violations become a Class 4 felony (a more serious criminal offense) if the defendant has any prior convictions for similar offenses in Illinois or another jurisdiction. Previously, such violations were typically classified as Class A misdemeanors. The bill expands the list of prior convictions that can trigger the felony classification to include various types of protective order violations and serious violent crimes. The goal appears to be to create stronger legal consequences for repeat offenders who continue to violate protective orders, thereby providing enhanced protection for victims and deterring future violations. The changes apply to three specific sections of the law: violations of orders of protection, civil no contact orders, and stalking no contact orders, each with similar escalating penalty provisions.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=234&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0234.htm |
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