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IL HB5456
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jackie Haas
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AI Summary
- Elevates hate crime to a Class 2 felony when committed by an adult (18+) while armed with a firearm or when the victim is under 18 years of age
- Creates a Class 1 felony classification for hate crimes involving a "crime of violence" as defined in the Crime Victims Compensation Act, with mandatory imprisonment of 4-15 years for Class 1 felony violent crimes
- Authorizes courts to impose natural life imprisonment for hate crime-motivated first degree murder
- Prohibits probation, periodic imprisonment, or conditional discharge for hate crimes committed by armed adults, against minor victims, or involving violent crimes based on protected characteristics
- Protected characteristics include actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship, immigration status, or national origin
Legislative Description
CRIM CD&CD CORR-HATE CRIME
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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