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 Bill Status of HB0433  96th General Assembly


Short Description:  CRIM CD-STRANGULATION

House Sponsors
Rep. Robert W. Pritchard

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2011HouseSession 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 
DateChamber Action
  2/3/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Robert W. Pritchard
  2/3/2009HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/9/2009HouseAssigned to Judiciary II - Criminal Law Committee
  3/13/2009HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die

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