Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 6000 — CRIM CD-AGG BATTERY

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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 98th 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.

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Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it a Class 1 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a victim whom the person knows to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney. Makes it a Class X felony (mandatory 12 to 45 years imprisonment) aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes severe and permanent disability which renders the victim incapable of independently performing basic life-sustaining functions. Makes it a Class 3 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, a person knows the victim battered to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney: (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.

Bill Text

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This bill enhances penalties for aggravated battery against State's Attorneys and Assistant State's Attorneys, as well as for severe injuries that incapacitate victims.

  • 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05

    a Class 3 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, a person knows the victim battered to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney: (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. → a Class 3 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knows the victim battered to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney: (a) performing his or her official duties; (b) battered to prevent performance of his or her official duties; or (c) battered in retaliation for performing his or her official duties.

    Clarifies the classification of aggravated battery against State's Attorneys and Assistant State's Attorneys.

  • 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05

    Makes it a Class 1 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a victim whom the person knows to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney. → Makes it a Class 1 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a victim whom the person knows to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney.

    Reaffirms the penalty as a Class 1 felony for such specific aggravated battery cases.

  • 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05

    Makes it a Class X felony (mandatory 12 to 45 years imprisonment) aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes severe and permanent disability which renders the victim incapable of independently performing basic life-sustaining functions. → Makes it a Class X felony (mandatory 12 to 45 years imprisonment) aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes severe and permanent disability which renders the victim incapable of independently performing basic life-sustaining functions.

    Clarifies that causing severe and permanent disability in the victim results in a Class X felony.

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

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

  3. Assigned to Judiciary

  4. Referred to Rules Committee

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 6000 do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Makes it a Class 1 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes great bodily harm or permanent disability or disfigurement to a victim whom the person knows to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney. Makes it a Class X felony (mandatory 12 to 45 years imprisonment) aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by the discharge of a firearm, a person knowingly causes severe and permanent disability which renders the victim incapable of independently performing basic life-sustaining functions. Makes it a Class 3 felony aggravated battery when, in committing a battery, other than by discharge of a firearm, a person knows the victim battered to be a State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney: (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.
Who sponsors HB 6000?
HB 6000 is sponsored by Natalie A. Manley (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 6000?
This bill died with 98th 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 6000?
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