IL SB3623

Creates new aggravated battery offense under Criminal Code subdivision (a)(1.5) for causing permanent disability or disfigurement, classified as Class 2 felony instead of Class 3.

Reclassifies existing aggravated battery offense under subdivision (a)(1) that causes great bodily harm as Class 1 felony when involving torture as defined in the statute.

Adds process servers authorized under Code of Civil Procedure Section 2-202 as protected class under aggravated battery statute subdivision (d)(10).

Amends Metropolitan Transit Authority Act to include new aggravated battery offense subdivisions (a)(1.5) in criminal background investigation requirements for private carrier company drivers.

Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.