Bill > SB0272

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to expand the definition of aggravated assault and aggravated battery to include offenses against contractors (in addition to existing provisions for subcontractors) of the Department of Human Services who are supervising or controlling sexually dangerous or sexually violent persons. Specifically, the bill modifies two sections of the law: Section 12-2 on aggravated assault and Section 12-3.05 on aggravated battery. The changes mean that assaulting or battering an officer or employee of a contractor of the Department of Human Services who works with sexually dangerous or sexually violent persons can now be classified as an aggravated assault or aggravated battery, depending on the specific circumstances of the offense. This expansion of the law appears to be aimed at providing additional legal protections for personnel working in sensitive roles involving the supervision of potentially dangerous individuals. The bill maintains the existing penalties and classification of offenses, but broadens the scope of who is protected under these specific provisions of the Criminal Code.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=272&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104