Bill > HB2400

This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase penalties for certain sexual assault offenses. Specifically, for aggravated criminal sexual assault, the bill adds a mandatory 5-year enhancement to the imprisonment term for offenses that do not already have a specific penalty enhancement. For predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, the minimum term of imprisonment is increased from 6 to 11 years. The bill applies to cases involving various aggravating circumstances, such as the use of weapons, causing bodily harm, threatening the victim's life, committing the assault during another felony, or targeting victims who are elderly or have disabilities. The legislation maintains different sentencing guidelines for offenders under 18 years old, referencing the Unified Code of Corrections for juvenile sentencing. These changes aim to strengthen legal protections for victims and impose more severe consequences for perpetrators of sexual assault, particularly those involving children or vulnerable individuals.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2400&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104