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IL HB1443
Bill
Status
Passed
8/16/2013
Primary Sponsor
Martin Moylan
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AI Summary
- Creates new criminal offense of "failure to report hazing" under Illinois Criminal Code Section 12C-50.1
- School officials (administrators, teachers, coaches, counselors, and support staff) who personally observe unsanctioned acts resulting in bodily harm must report to educational authorities or law enforcement
- Violation is a Class B misdemeanor; elevated to Class A misdemeanor if the unreported act resulted in death or great bodily harm
- Provides affirmative defense if the observer had reasonable fear that reporting would result in imminent death, great bodily harm, or permanent disfigurement in retaliation
- Protects from prosecution any person who observes hazing and assists in investigation and prosecution of the offender
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-HAZING-REPORT
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 98-0393
8/16/2013
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/10/2013
CLEAR Compliance5/1/2013
Criminal Law4/23/2013
Assignments4/16/2013
Judiciary2/13/2013
Rules2/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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