Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HB4209      — CRIM CD-PARENT RESPONSIBILITY

Last action — Referred to Rules Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other adult person having the care or custody of a minor, by any act or word, or the failure to act or by the lack of supervision and control over the minor to encourage, contribute toward, cause, or tend to cause the minor to commit an offense against the public peace, safety, and morals by reason of the activity of the minor within the State. Provides that it is unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody and care of any minor to assist, aid, abet, allow, permit, or encourage the minor to violate this provision, either by an overt act, by failing to act, or by lack of supervision and control over the minor. Provides that the trier of fact may infer that if a minor is apprehended while on any public streets, highways, alleys, or parks during hours of curfew, it is evidence of a violation of the provision on the part of the parents, legal guardian, or other person having custody or care of the minor. Establishes that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days, or both. Defines terms. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to make conforming changes. Contains a severability provision.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to Rules Committee

  2. First Reading

  3. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel J. Ugaste

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4209      do?
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that it is unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other adult person having the care or custody of a minor, by any act or word, or the failure to act or by the lack of supervision and control over the minor to encourage, contribute toward, cause, or tend to cause the minor to commit an offense against the public peace, safety, and morals by reason of the activity of the minor within the State. Provides that it is unlawful for any parent, legal guardian, or other person having custody and care of any minor to assist, aid, abet, allow, permit, or encourage the minor to violate this provision, either by an overt act, by failing to act, or by lack of supervision and control over the minor. Provides that the trier of fact may infer that if a minor is apprehended while on any public streets, highways, alleys, or parks during hours of curfew, it is evidence of a violation of the provision on the part of the parents, legal guardian, or other person having custody or care of the minor. Establishes that a violation is a Class C misdemeanor punished by a fine not exceeding $2,000 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days, or both. Defines terms. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to make conforming changes. Contains a severability provision.
Who sponsors HB4209     ?
HB4209      is sponsored by Daniel J. Ugaste (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4209     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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