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IL HB5058
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Martin Moylan
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AI Summary
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Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to make it illegal to knowingly remove, destroy, tamper with, damage, alter, disable, or interfere with an approved electronic monitoring device without authority
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Prohibits interfering with signals, impulses, or data transmitted by or stored within electronic monitoring devices worn as a condition of pretrial detention, probation, conditional discharge, periodic imprisonment, parole, work release, furlough, or post-trial incarceration
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Makes it illegal to request or solicit another person to tamper with an electronic monitoring device
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Provides exceptions for device owners or their agents performing maintenance/repairs, and for removal directed by a physician due to immediate medical necessity
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Classifies violations as a Class 4 felony; defines "approved electronic monitoring device" to include devices that track location or detect alcohol in breath
Legislative Description
CD CORR-ELECTRONIC MONITORING
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/11/2022