IL HB2279

Expands definition of "public park" in Illinois Criminal Code to include any indoor or outdoor facility, building, or sports field used for recreational purposes under State or local government jurisdiction, beyond just traditional parks and forest preserves.

Applies existing restrictions on child sex offenders' presence and loitering in public parks to this expanded definition, making the same prohibitions apply to recreational facilities like sports fields and indoor recreation centers.

Updates Section 11-9.3 (child sex offender restrictions near schools and parks) and Section 11-9.4-1 (sexual predator and child sex offender restrictions in public parks) to reflect the broader "public park" definition.

Maintains existing 500-foot loitering restrictions around public park property and prohibitions on child sex offenders being present in public park buildings when minors are present, now applicable to all recreational facilities under government jurisdiction.