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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is a hate crime by reason of the actual or perceived employment as a peace officer or status as a retired peace officer, regardless of the existence of any other motivating factor or factors to commit assault, battery, aggravated assault, misdemeanor theft, criminal trespass to residence, misdemeanor criminal damage to property, criminal trespass to vehicle, criminal trespass to real property, mob action, disorderly conduct, harassment by telephone, or harassment through electronic communications. Effective January 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to expand the definition of a hate crime by adding peace officers and retired peace officers as a protected class. Specifically, the bill now allows for hate crime charges if an assault, battery, theft, trespass, property damage, mob action, disorderly conduct, or harassment is committed against a peace officer or retired peace officer based on their actual or perceived employment status, regardless of any other motivating factors. The bill maintains the existing penalty structure for hate crimes, which classifies first-time offenses as Class 4 felonies (or Class 3 felonies in certain locations like schools or religious buildings) and subsequent offenses as Class 2 felonies. Additionally, the bill continues to require offenders to perform at least 200 hours of community service and participate in an in-person educational program about hate crimes. The legislation also preserves the civil action provisions that allow victims to sue for damages, with potential civil penalties up to $25,000, and provides for potential attorney's fees and costs. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, and aims to provide additional legal protections for law enforcement personnel who may be targeted because of their profession.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Assignments (on 01/24/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1199&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/SB/10400SB1199.htm |
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