HB1563 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to restructure penalties for official misconduct by public officers, employees, and special government agents.

• Violations of failing to perform mandatory duties, performing forbidden acts, and soliciting unauthorized fees remain Class 3 felonies.

• Official misconduct involving intent to obtain personal advantage with no monetary value is a Class 3 felony.

• Official misconduct involving personal advantage with monetary value is classified as: Class 2 felony if value does not exceed $10,000; Class 1 felony if value exceeds $10,000 but not $100,000; Class X felony if value exceeds $100,000.

• Convicted violators must forfeit their office, employment, or position as a special government agent.