IL HB6220

Adds new subsection (c-9) to the Criminal Code prohibiting registered child sex offenders from knowingly using social networking websites or instant messaging/chat room programs that allow persons under 18 years of age to access or use them.

Establishes a defense if the offender did not know the site/program allowed minors and immediately ceased use upon discovering this fact.

Creates exemption for offenders not more than 4 years older than the victim in consensual dating or ongoing personal relationships, provided the underlying crime did not involve violence, weapons, drugs, serious bodily injury, or abuse of authority.

Establishes penalty of Class A misdemeanor for first offense and Class 4 felony for second or subsequent offense under subsection (c-9).

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.