Date	Chamber	Action
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

720 ILCS 5/12-37 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of strangulation. Provides that a person commits the offense if the person knowingly or intentionally impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person. Provides that strangulation is a Class 4 felony. Provides that strangulation is a Class 1 felony if (1) the person used or attempted to use a dangerous instrument while committing the offense; (2) the person caused serious bodily injury to the other person while committing the offense; or (3) the person has been previously convicted of strangulation under the laws of this State or any other state. Effective immediately.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/3/2009	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
2/3/2009	House	First Reading
2/3/2009	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/9/2009	House	Assigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
3/13/2009	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
1/11/2011	House	Session Sine Die

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