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IL HB3930
Bill
Status
7/20/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sam Yingling
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "sexual orientation" in hate crime statutes to reference the Illinois Human Rights Act definition instead of listing "heterosexuality, homosexuality, or bisexuality."
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Expands institutional vandalism statute to include actual or perceived ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disability as protected characteristics, matching hate crime protections.
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Requires courts imposing sentences for hate crimes to order restitution or impose fines up to $1,000, mandate at least 200 hours of community service, and require educational programs discouraging hate crimes for certain offenders.
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Adds "sexual orientation" as an aggravating factor in sentencing guidelines (Section 5-5-3.2) for crimes committed against individuals based on their actual or perceived sexual orientation, with reference to the Illinois Human Rights Act definition.
Legislative Description
CRIM CD&COR-SEXUAL ORIENTATION
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0077
7/20/2015