Bill > SB0289

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to expand the definition of disorderly conduct to include transmitting threats specifically targeting child care institutions or day care centers. The new provision makes it a crime to knowingly send threats of destruction of a child care institution or day care center's building or property, or threats of violence, death, or bodily harm directed at people at such a facility, during a function, or at an event, regardless of whether the facility is in session. A violation of this new provision would be classified as a Class 4 felony, which typically carries a potential prison sentence of 1-3 years and potential fines. This amendment is similar to an existing provision in the law that already prohibits similar threats against schools, suggesting the legislature is extending similar protections to child care settings. The bill aims to enhance the safety of children and staff in child care settings by creating legal consequences for individuals who make threatening communications that could cause fear or disrupt these environments.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=289&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104