Bill > HB2631

This bill amends the Illinois Code of Military Justice by updating the definitions and terminology related to military offenses and conduct. Specifically, the bill modifies the list of "military offenses" in Section 1, adding several new offense categories such as "Soliciting commission of offenses," "Breach of medical quarantine," and "Offenses by sentinel or lookout," while removing or renumbering some existing offense descriptions. The bill also removes the gendered language "and a gentleman" from the section describing conduct unbecoming an officer, making the language more gender-neutral. These changes modernize the military justice code by expanding and clarifying the types of offenses that can be prosecuted under military law and removing outdated terminology. The modifications appear to align the Illinois military justice code more closely with contemporary legal standards and practices. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law, allowing for prompt implementation of these updates to the military justice framework.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2631&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104