IL HB1628

Child sex offenders are prohibited from knowingly being present in public parks or on public park property when persons under 18 are present, and from approaching, contacting, or communicating with children under 18 unless the offender is a parent or guardian.

Child sex offenders cannot loiter within 500 feet of a public park building or real property while persons under 18 are present, or approach, contact, or communicate with children under 18 in that area.

Child sex offenders are prohibited from residing within 500 feet of playgrounds, child care institutions, day care centers, child counseling centers, and facilities exclusively serving persons under 18, with exceptions for property owned and purchased before specified effective dates.

Child sex offenders cannot knowingly communicate using the Internet or digital media with persons under 18 or those they believe to be under 18, except for lawful purposes and unless they are the parent or guardian.

Violations of these restrictions constitute a Class 4 felony; additional prohibitions include restrictions on employment at child-serving facilities, operating certain vehicles, and conducting programs or services for minors in residences.