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IL HB5562

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Mussman

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new criminal offense of torture in Illinois, defined as knowingly and cruelly engaging in a course of conduct that torments a victim under age 18
  • "Course of conduct" requires at least 2 acts including physical/sexual/mental/emotional abuse, confinement, withholding nutrition/shelter/medical care, or administering mind-altering substances
  • Classifies torture as a Class X felony, the most serious felony category in Illinois
  • Excludes reasonable parental discipline and legitimate medical procedures from the definition of torture
  • Specifies that victims under 18 cannot consent to torture, and proof of actual physical, mental, or emotional impairment is not required for conviction

Legislative Description

CRIM CD-TORTURE

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules3/16/2026
Judiciary - Criminal2/24/2026
Rules2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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