IL HB0242

Amends stalking statute (720 ILCS 5/12-7.3) to add new subsection (a-3) creating offense of stalking when person follows another or places them under surveillance on at least 2 separate occasions and transmits threat of bodily harm, sexual assault, confinement or restraint to victim or family member, or places victim in reasonable apprehension of such harm.

Adds subsection (a-5) creating stalking offense when person previously convicted of stalking knowingly follows or surveils same person on one occasion and transmits threat of bodily harm, sexual assault, confinement or restraint to that person or family member.

Expands definition of "places a person under surveillance" to include placing electronic tracking device on person or property, or tracking person through similar technological means.

Maintains stalking as Class 4 felony for first conviction and Class 3 felony for second or subsequent convictions.

Clarifies that person incarcerated in penal institution may still be prosecuted under this section, and that defendant directing third party to commit stalking is guilty as if personally committed the acts.