HB2891 Summary

• Creates a new crime of "forcible withdrawal from an electronic fund transfer terminal" under Illinois Criminal Code Section 18-7, defined as using force or threats of force against another person to effect or attempt a withdrawal from an ATM or similar device in Illinois.

• Classifies forcible withdrawal from an electronic fund transfer terminal as a Class 1 felony.

• Establishes an aggravating factor for sentencing: committing first degree murder during the commission of forcible withdrawal from an electronic fund transfer terminal allows courts to impose enhanced sentences.

• Designates the act as the "Zingher-Cleary-Feitler Act."