Bill Title: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that in addition to other factors defining the offense of hate crime, includes committing certain specified offenses by reason of the victim's gender identity, military status, or immigration status. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that committing an offense against (1) the person or property of that individual; (2) the person or property of a person who has an association with, is married to, or has a friendship with the other individual; or (3) the person or property of a relative (by blood or marriage) of a person by reason of the person's actual or perceived gender identity, military status, or immigration status shall be accorded weight in favor of imposing a term of imprisonment or may be considered by the court as reasons to impose a more severe sentence. Defines "gender identity". Effective immediately.
Sponsorship: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-1)
Status: (Failed) 2013-01-08 - Session Sine Die
[HB4725 Detail]
Bill Drafts
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| Engrossed | 2012-03-06 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
| Introduced | 2012-02-03 | HTML/Text | Link | View |
Amendments
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| No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois HB4725 |
Supplemental Documents
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