Bill > SB1197

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 by removing the word "knowingly" from the offense of resisting or obstructing a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee. Currently, a person must "knowingly" resist arrest or obstruct an authorized act of a peace officer, firefighter, or correctional institution employee to be charged with a Class A misdemeanor. By eliminating the "knowingly" requirement, the bill potentially broadens the circumstances under which a person can be prosecuted for this offense. The bill maintains existing provisions that mandate a minimum of 48 consecutive hours of imprisonment or 100 hours of community service for those convicted, and establishes that if the resistance causes injury to the officer, firefighter, or employee, it becomes a Class 4 felony. The legislation does not change the definitions of peace officers, firefighters, or correctional institution employees, which remain comprehensive and include various types of public safety and correctional personnel.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1197&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104