IL SB1619

Amends Section 11-9.3 of the Criminal Code of 2012 to make it a Class 4 felony for a child sex offender to knowingly access a social networking website.

Adds definition of "social networking website" by reference to Section 17-0.5 of the Criminal Code.

Maintains existing restrictions on child sex offenders including prohibitions on presence in schools, parks, loitering within 500 feet of schools or parks, residing within 500 feet of schools or certain child-serving facilities, and communicating via internet with minors.

Includes exceptions for parents or guardians of children present at restricted locations, and for property owned before specified effective dates of prior legislation.

Violation of any restriction under this Section constitutes a Class 4 felony.