Bill > HB3866

This bill expands existing legal restrictions on sex offenders by removing the word "child" from previous language, effectively broadening prohibitions to apply to all sex offenders rather than just those with offenses involving children. The bill modifies several existing laws, including the Election Code, Park District Code, School Code, and Criminal Code of 2012, to create more comprehensive restrictions for sex offenders. Specifically, the changes include prohibiting sex offenders from being present in school zones, near playgrounds, at child-related facilities, and participating in holiday events involving children. The bill updates the definition of "sex offender" to reference the Sex Offender Registration Act, replacing the previous detailed definition that focused specifically on offenses involving minors. Key changes affect various contexts such as polling places, park district volunteer applications, school board eligibility, and general restrictions on sex offenders' proximity to and interactions with children and child-focused institutions. Violations of these expanded restrictions would continue to be classified as a Class 4 felony.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=3866&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104