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HB5240 - 104th General Assembly

CRIM CD-ENDANGERING CHILD
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Harry Benton
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
720 ILCS 5/12C-5was 720 ILCS 5/12-21.6
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that the offense of endangering the life or health of a child, includes leaving a child under 12 years of age unattended. Provides that, for the offense of endangering the life or health of a child, defines "unattended" as either: (1) not accompanied by a person 12 (rather than 14) years of age or older; or (2) if accompanied by a person 12 (rather than 14) years of age or older, out of sight of that person.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Harry Benton
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee