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IL HB2679
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Croke
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "terrorist act" in Illinois law to include acts that intentionally cause substantial damage (over $100,000) or destruction to any building or facility providing reproductive health care services
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Adds reproductive health care entities to the list of "vital public facilities" under the offense of causing a catastrophe, alongside hospitals, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, utilities, and defense contractors
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Causing a catastrophe involving a reproductive health care facility would be classified as a Class X felony, the most serious felony classification in Illinois
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"Reproductive health care" is defined by reference to the Reproductive Health Act, which covers services including contraception, pregnancy care, and abortion
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The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
CRIM CD-TERRORISM-CATASTROPHE
Last Action
Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
2/24/2026