HB4676 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
CRIM CD-ELDER ABUSE
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
Hearings
Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing Mar 24 2026 4:00PM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL
Judiciary - Criminal Committee Hearing Mar 26 2026 2:00PM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that a caregiver also commits criminal abuse or neglect of an elderly person or person with a disability when he or she knowingly: (1) performs acts that create the substantial likelihood that the person's life will be endangered, health will be injured, or pre-existing physical or mental condition will deteriorate; or (2) fails to perform acts that he or she knows or reasonably should know are necessary to maintain or preserve the life or health of the person and that failure creates a substantial likelihood that the person's life will be endangered, health will be injured, or pre-existing physical or mental condition will deteriorate. Provides that a violation is a Class A misdemeanor. Defines "voluntarily assumed the responsibilities for care". Changes the definition of "caregiver". In the statute concerning financial exploitation of an elderly person or a person with a disability, defines "undue influence".
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/2026 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martha Deuter |
| 2/06/2026 | House | First Reading |
| 2/06/2026 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/17/2026 | House | Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee |