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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a person also commits criminal damage to property when he or she intentionally damages, destroys, or tampers with equipment in a critical infrastructure facility without authorization from the critical infrastructure facility. Provides that a violation is: (1) a Class 4 felony when the damage to property does not exceed $500; (2) a Class 3 felony when the damage to property exceeds $500 but does not exceed $10,000; and (3) a Class 2 felony when the damage to property exceeds $10,000. Provides that a person may be liable in any civil action for money damages to the owner of the critical infrastructure facility for any damage resulting from a violation. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation that the owner of the property or land damaged consented to the damage. Provides that a person may also be liable to the owner for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees resulting from a violation. Changes the name of the offense of criminal trespass to a nuclear facility to criminal trespass to a critical infrastructure facility. Includes as an element of the offense that the person must have the intent to damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment of the facility. Provides that a person may also be liable in a civil action for money damages to the owner of the critical infrastructure facility for any damage to personal or real property of the facility resulting from the trespass. Provides that a person may also be liable to the owner for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees. Defines "critical infrastructure facility" and "with the intent to damage, destroy, or tamper with equipment of the facility".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Criminal Code to create new provisions targeting damage and unauthorized entry to critical infrastructure facilities, which are broadly defined to include a wide range of industrial, utility, transportation, and energy-related sites. The bill establishes criminal penalties for intentionally damaging, destroying, or tampering with equipment at these facilities, with felony charges ranging from Class 4 to Class 2 depending on the monetary value of the damage (from under $500 to over $10,000). Additionally, the bill allows facility owners to pursue civil lawsuits against individuals who cause damage, seeking monetary compensation and recovery of legal fees. The legislation also modifies criminal trespass laws, changing the offense from "criminal trespass to a nuclear facility" to "criminal trespass to a critical infrastructure facility" and adding specific intent requirements about damaging equipment. Importantly, the bill includes exemptions for labor-related activities, union organizing, and lawful free speech and assembly, ensuring that peaceful protests and worker rights are not inadvertently criminalized. The comprehensive definition of critical infrastructure facilities encompasses over 20 specific types of sites, from refineries and power plants to telecommunications infrastructure and mining operations, all of which must be enclosed by a physical barrier to qualify.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=283&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| Senate Amendment 001 | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0283sam001.htm |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB0283.htm |
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