IL HB5265

Amends Section 10-5 of the Criminal Code of 1961 to revise child abduction offenses and penalties, raising the age threshold for luring offenses from 16 to 17 years old.

Defines child abduction as intentionally violating custody court orders, concealing or detaining a child without consent, removing a child from jurisdiction, or luring a child under 17 into a vehicle or building without parental consent for unlawful purposes.

Establishes affirmative defenses including lawful custody pursuant to court order, circumstances beyond control preventing return during visitation, fleeing domestic violence, and luring for lawful purposes.

Classifies child abduction as a Class 4 felony; increases to Class 3 for second or subsequent luring violations and Class 2 if defendant has prior sex offense conviction; permits enhanced sentencing for aggravating factors including abuse of child, threats to parent, demanding payment, prior abduction convictions, weapons use, or commission near schools or playgrounds.

Requires law enforcement to file written reports on all bona fide child abduction allegations, inform custodians of their rights, and return found children to lawful custodians unless good cause exists for protective custody.