IL HB5114

Adds homelessness and military service status to protected categories under Illinois hate crime law, including active duty members, reserve components, National Guard members, and veterans.

Defines "homelessness" as lacking fixed, regular, adequate nighttime residence or residing in shelters, institutions providing temporary residence, or places not designed for regular sleeping.

Establishes "active duty" as service pursuant to executive order of the President, act of Congress, or order of the Governor.

Maintains existing hate crime penalties: Class 4 felony for first offense and Class 2 felony for subsequent offenses (Class 3 and Class 2 respectively if committed at religious sites, cemeteries, schools, public parks, ethnic/religious community centers, or within 1,000 feet of such locations).

Requires courts to order restitution or impose fines up to $1,000, mandate at least 200 hours of community service for probation or conditional discharge, and allows victims to pursue civil action for damages including emotional distress and attorney's fees.