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IL HB2401

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Kelly

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the new offense of "first responder endangerment" under the Criminal Code of 2012, also known as the Daniel Capuano Memorial Act

  • A person commits the offense when they knowingly create a dangerous condition in a commercial property under their management or operational control, intentionally conceal it, and that condition causes the death or serious bodily injury of a first responder performing official duties

  • "Dangerous condition" is defined as a life-threatening situation resulting from unpermitted structural/architectural work or unaddressed building code violations after receiving official notice

  • First responders covered include emergency medical services personnel, law enforcement officers, and firefighters

  • Violation is classified as a Class 4 felony, and liability applies only to natural persons with final decision-making authority over the commercial property

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-FIRST RESPONDER

Last Action

Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary - Criminal2/17/2026
Rules3/21/2025
Judiciary - Criminal2/25/2025
Rules2/4/2025

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