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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 concerning the Interference With Penal Institution Article of the Code. Provides that in addition to any other penalty provided by law, an additional one year of imprisonment shall be added to the sentence of a person who commits bringing contraband into a penal institution or unauthorized bringing or delivery of contraband into a penal institution by an employee by using an unmanned aerial vehicle. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally operates an unmanned aerial vehicle below the navigable airspace overlying a State penal institution is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Provides that this provision does not apply to an employee who operates the unmanned aerial vehicle within the scope of his or her employment, or a person who receives prior permission from the penal institution to operate the unmanned aerial vehicle. Provides that a person who knowingly and intentionally captures images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Provides that this provision does not apply to an employee who captures images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle within the scope of his or her employment, or a person who receives prior permission from the penal institution to capture images or data of a State penal institution through the operation of an unmanned aerial vehicle. Defines "State penal institution" and "unmanned aerial vehicle".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to create new legal restrictions on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) near state penal institutions. The bill adds significant penalties for using drones to bring contraband into prisons or to capture images or data of prison facilities. Specifically, if someone brings contraband into a penal institution using a drone, they will receive an additional one year of imprisonment on top of any existing sentence. The bill also makes it a Class A misdemeanor to knowingly operate a drone below the navigable airspace over a state penal institution, with exceptions for employees acting within their job scope or individuals who have received prior permission from the institution. Furthermore, the bill establishes that knowingly capturing images or data of a state penal institution through a drone is a Class 4 felony, again with exceptions for employees and those with prior permission. The legislation defines key terms like "State penal institution" (a facility of the Department of Corrections) and "unmanned aerial vehicle" (an unmanned aircraft or drone and its associated operational components), providing clear legal guidance on drone usage near correctional facilities.
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 03/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4003&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB4003.htm |
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