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IL HB1404
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Costello
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AI Summary
- Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 to revise Section 26-6 regarding disorderly conduct at funeral or memorial services
- Expands the "funeral site" definition to include areas within 1 hour before or after a funeral (increased from 30 minutes) and extends the protection radius to 1,000 feet from ingress/egress points (increased from 300 feet)
- Makes it illegal to engage in loud noise, music, chanting, or yelling; display threatening visual images; or obstruct entry/exit at a funeral site within the protected area and timeframe, with knowledge of the funeral's existence
- Establishes disorderly conduct at a funeral or memorial service as a Class C misdemeanor for first offense and Class 4 felony for second or subsequent violations
- Includes a severability clause allowing the statute to remain valid if any provision is found unconstitutional
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
5/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Assignments5/15/2015
Criminal Law4/8/2015
Assignments3/18/2015
Judiciary - Criminal2/24/2015
Rules2/6/2015
Full Bill Text
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