Illinois 103rd Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB 5869 — CRIM CD-AGG BAT-HLTH CARE WK

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the offense of aggravated battery based on the status of the victim, includes the battery of a health care worker: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Deletes provision that a person commits aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, he or she knows the individual battered to be a nurse while in the performance of his or her duties as a nurse. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony. Defines "health care worker".

Bill Text

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This bill expands the definition of aggravated battery to include health care workers and specifies penalties while deleting certain provisions pertaining to nurses.

  • 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05

    A nurse while in the performance of his or her duties as a nurse. → health care worker: (i) performing his or her official duties; (ii) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; (iii) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties.

    Replaces the previous definition of a nurse with a broader definition of health care worker, which includes specified protections.

  • 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05

    Aggravated battery as defined in subdivision (a)(4), (d)(4), or (g)(3) is a Class 2 felony. → Aggravated battery as defined in subdivision (a)(3) or (g)(1) is a Class 1 felony.

    Revises the classification of certain aggravated battery offenses, establishing higher penalties for specific cases.

Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello

Sponsors

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5869 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. In the offense of aggravated battery based on the status of the victim, includes the battery of a health care worker: (1) performing his or her official duties; (2) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (3) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties. Deletes provision that a person commits aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, he or she knows the individual battered to be a nurse while in the performance of his or her duties as a nurse. Provides that a violation is a Class 2 felony. Defines "health care worker".
Who sponsors HB 5869?
HB 5869 is sponsored by John M. Cabello (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 5869?
This bill died with 103rd Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 5869?
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