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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that violation of an order of protection is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for violation of a civil no contact order, violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as violation of a civil no contact order or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a civil no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction for violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order. Provides that violation of a stalking no contact order is a Class 4 felony if the defendant has any prior conviction under the Code for a violation of an order of protection, violation of a stalking no contact order, or violation of a civil no contact order, or any prior conviction under the law of another jurisdiction for an offense that could be charged in the State as a violation of an order of protection, violation of a civil no contact order, or violation of a stalking no contact order.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to increase the penalties for violating certain court orders designed to protect individuals. Specifically, it makes the violation of an order of protection, a civil no contact order, or a stalking no contact order a Class 4 felony if the defendant has a prior conviction for violating any of these types of orders, or a similar offense in another jurisdiction. Previously, these violations were generally misdemeanors, with felony charges reserved for repeat offenses or those involving specific violent crimes. This change aims to provide stronger legal recourse and deterrence against those who disregard court-ordered protections.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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