Bill Status of HB5248

  1. Home
  2. Legislation
  3. Bill Status

HB5248 - 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 a person commits endangering the life or health of a child when he or she knowingly leaves an immature child under 18 years unattended. Establishes factors the trier of fact may infer relating to the maturity level of the child. Deletes that the child is unattended if not accompanied by a person 14 years of age or older or out of sight of that person. Replaces with the accompanying of the child by a mature 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