HB4003 — CRIM CD-AERIAL DRONE-PRISON
Last action — Referred to Rules Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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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".
Bill Text
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Read HB4003 on the official Illinois source →Action History
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. David Friess
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dave Severin
Sponsors
- Dave Severin · Primary
- David Friess · Cosponsor
- Daniel J. Ugaste · Cosponsor
- Dennis Tipsword · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Dave Severin Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
- David Friess Republican
- Daniel J. Ugaste Republican
- Dennis Tipsword Republican
Not signed on (179)
179 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 179 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB4003 do?
- 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".
- Who sponsors HB4003 ?
- HB4003 is sponsored by Dave Severin (Republican), David Friess (Republican), Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican), and Dennis Tipsword (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB4003 ?
- This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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