Illinois 95th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 4841 — COPPER BURGLARY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 1961. Creates the offense of copper burglary. Provides that a person commits copper burglary when, without the consent of the owner, he or she knowingly enters or remains upon any premises, easement, or right-of-way with intent to steal or remove, or aid or assist in stealing or removing, any copper or copper alloy, including without limitation any wire, cable, rod, or tubing. Provides that copper burglary is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, a Class 4 felony for a second offense, and a Class 3 felony for a third or subsequent offense. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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The bill creates a new offense of copper burglary in the Criminal Code of 1961.

  • 720 ILCS 5/19-6

    Sec. 19-6. Copper burglary. (a) A person commits copper burglary when, without the consent of the owner, he or she knowingly enters or remains upon any premises, easement, or right-of-way with intent to steal or remove, or aid or assist in stealing or removing, any copper or copper alloy, including without limitation any wire, cable, rod, or tubing. (b) Sentence. Copper burglary is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, a Class 4 felony for a second offense, and a Class 3 felony for a third or subsequent offense.

    This addition establishes the crime of copper burglary and outlines the corresponding penalties.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Standard Debate

  4. Second Reading - Standard Debate

  5. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2008

  6. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 23, 2008

  7. Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 9, 2008

  8. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Standard Debate

  9. Do Pass as Amended / Standard Debate Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; 007-006-000

  10. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee; by Voice Vote

  11. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Osterman

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Tryon

  14. Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee

  15. Referred to Rules Committee

  16. First Reading

  17. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jil Tracy

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4841 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of copper burglary. Provides that a person commits copper burglary when, without the consent of the owner, he or she knowingly enters or remains upon any premises, easement, or right-of-way with intent to steal or remove, or aid or assist in stealing or removing, any copper or copper alloy, including without limitation any wire, cable, rod, or tubing. Provides that copper burglary is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense, a Class 4 felony for a second offense, and a Class 3 felony for a third or subsequent offense. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 4841?
HB 4841 is sponsored by Jil Tracy (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4841?
This bill died with 95th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 4841?
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