SB0278 - 104th General Assembly

CRIM CD-AGG ASSAULT&BATTERY
Last Action
4/11/2025 - Senate: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Jil Tracy
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/12-2from Ch. 38, par. 12-2
720 ILCS 5/12-3.05was 720 ILCS 5/12-4
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides for enhanced penalties for aggravated assault or aggravated battery of emergency department staff of a health care facility. Defines "emergency department staff" as any clinical or nonclinical staff present in the emergency department or emergency room of a health care facility who may come in contact with patients, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, nonphysician providers, technicians, security staff, patient transporters, respiratory therapists, housekeeping personnel, secretaries, and pharmacists. Defines "health care facility" as a facility, hospital, or establishment licensed or organized under the Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Center Act, the University of Illinois Hospital Act, the Hospital Licensing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, or the Community Living Facilities Licensing Act. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/24/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy
1/24/2025 Senate First Reading
1/24/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/04/2025 Senate Assigned to Criminal Law
2/19/2025 Senate To Criminal Law Clear Compliance
3/21/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
4/04/2025 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
4/11/2025 Senate Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments