SB2592 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB100 16212 RLC 31335 b

100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2017 and 2018
SB2592

Introduced 2/7/2018, by Sen. Scott M. Bennett

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

720 ILCS 5/2-6

from Ch. 38, par. 2-6

Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the common areas and the curtilage of a multi-dwelling residential unit or apartment are not considered a part of the dwelling and a tenant does not have the status of an invitee in those areas.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning criminal law.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Criminal Code of 2012 is amended by changing Section 2-6 as follows:

(720 ILCS 5/2-6) (from Ch. 38, par. 2-6)

Sec. 2-6. "Dwelling". (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Section, "dwelling" means a building or portion thereof, a tent, a vehicle, or other enclosed space which is used or intended for use as a human habitation, home or residence.

(b) For the purposes of Section 19-3 of this Code, "dwelling" means a house, apartment, mobile home, trailer, or other living quarters in which at the time of the alleged offense the owners or occupants actually reside or in their absence intend within a reasonable period of time to reside.

(c) The common areas and the curtilage of a multi-dwelling residential unit or apartment are not considered a part of the dwelling and a tenant does not have the status of an invitee in those areas.

(Source: P.A. 84-1289.)